steerageway

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/

The English word “steerageway” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.

From steerage + way.

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