Coast Guard Lingo

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to come to a stop or be stranded on the ground or a submerged object, typically said of a ship or boat

  • The ship ran aground on the rocky shore, causing significant damage.
  • The boat ran aground because the captain wasn't paying attention.
  • The yacht totally ran aground on the sandbar, dude.
  • His plans to start a new business quickly ran aground when he realized the lack of funding.

noun the skill or art of managing or navigating a ship

  • His seamanship skills were impeccable, navigating the rough waters with ease.
  • I heard he's been working on his seamanship, trying to become a better sailor.
  • Yo, his seamanship game is on point, he can sail like a pro.
  • The CEO's seamanship in steering the company through tough times was commendable.