aground (Meaning)
aground (a)
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
aground (r)
with the bottom lodged on the ground
aground (adv. & a.)
On the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bottom lodges on the ground.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aground
aground Sentence Examples
- The ship ran aground during the storm, causing significant damage to its hull.
- The stranded boat sat aground on the sandy shore, waiting for the tide to rise and refloat it.
- The captain navigated cautiously to avoid the risk of running aground in the shallow waters.
- The fishing vessel got stuck aground on a hidden sandbar, requiring assistance from a towboat.
- The cruise ship remained aground for hours as the crew worked diligently to free it from the shallows.
- The maritime authorities issued a warning to vessels about the potential hazards of going aground in the narrow channel.
- The distressed yacht was aground on the rocky coastline, prompting a rescue operation by the coast guard.
- The navigation charts indicated the depth of the water to prevent ships from inadvertently going aground.
- Despite the experienced pilot's efforts, the cargo ship went aground due to strong currents in the harbor.
- The sailors carefully plotted their course to avoid going aground on the submerged reef near the island.
FAQs About the word aground
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float, with the bottom lodged on the groundOn the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bo
grounded, beached,stranded, landed,,
afloat,offshore, afloat, offshore,,
The ship ran aground during the storm, causing significant damage to its hull.
The stranded boat sat aground on the sandy shore, waiting for the tide to rise and refloat it.
The captain navigated cautiously to avoid the risk of running aground in the shallow waters.
The fishing vessel got stuck aground on a hidden sandbar, requiring assistance from a towboat.
