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A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.

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  1. n. A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.
  2. n. (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered
  3. A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.
  4. A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render avessel governable by the helm.
  5. n. (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered