loa
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9.9
The total length of a boat from front to back
- noun
- /loʊə/
- Specialized
:
eslora
- He explained that the total LOA of the ship is essential for understanding its handling characteristics.
Examples
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LOA – 305 feet
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A ship's LOA tells you more about it than any other single number.
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LOA - 217 feet
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LOA - 214.24 feet
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LOA - 220 Feet
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LOA - 227.7 Feet
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LOA: 289 Feet
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The yacht's LOA is officially listed as 45 feet, making it suitable for the upcoming regatta.
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When purchasing a new boat, the LOA should be a key factor in evaluating its stability and capacity.
Synonyms
length
vsloa
24
1.0
A long narrow piece of material like rope
measures distance from the foremost to the aftermost point on a ship
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Loa comes from the abbreviation L.O.A., which stands for 'length overall', so it simply names the full length of a boat from front to back.