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seamark

seamark

1 8.1
A sign in the sea or on the coast that helps ships find their way
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːmɑrk/
  • Specialized
: señal marítima
  • The fisherman relied on the seamark to navigate back to the harbor as the fog rolled in.

Examples

  • A new seamark was installed to warn sailors about the dangerous rocks nearby.

  • The seamark helped the captain navigate safely.

  • The captain spotted a seamark in the distance and adjusted the ship's course.

  • Old maps often show the location of every important seamark along the coast.

  • Many ships rely on seamarks for safe passage.

  • The seamark helped the captain find the safest route through the rocky waters.

  • As we sailed closer, we could see the brightly colored seamark standing tall on the shore.

How Visible

lighthouse
66 1.8
seamark
  • Specialized
1 8.1
marker
114 1.0
buoy
  • Specialized
47 6.0

Surface Forms

seamark singular
seamarks plural

Morphology

seamark = sea + mark (transparent) = sea + mark

The meaning is directly composed from 'sea' + 'mark' (a sign at sea); the components and their combination are straightforward.

Etymology

Seamark is made of sea and mark, where mark means 'sign'. Just like a landmark is a sign on land, a seamark is a sign at sea that helps sailors find their way. So, a seamark guides ships and helps them find their route.