Definition of "blue-water" [blue-water]

• Alternative spelling of blue water; (attributive use of noun):. (adjective)

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• "As the New York Times wrote, his goal was "to transform the Chinese Navy from a coastal defense force into what is known as a blue-water navy, capable of operating far from the home country.""
• "The prime reasons for China's development of a carrier force and true blue-water navy operating far offshore are India and oil."
• "In order to make good on commitments to restore the Gulf ecosystem to a healthy condition, restoration must address both short- and long-term damage in three key areas: coastal environments, blue-water habitats and resources, and coastal communities."