noun
dead water
A nautical term for a phenomenon where a layer of fresh or brackish water over salt water creates resistance, slowing a ship. Used in maritime contexts.
フィヨルドではデッドウオーターのせいで船が進みにくくなることがある。
In fjords, dead water can sometimes make it difficult for ships to move forward.
Variant with interpunct, reflecting the English word boundary.
Loanword from English 'dead water', a nautical term.