intransitive. Nautical. To make one's way with (a specified configuration of sails), or by means of (sail, steam). Cf. main sense 41b, under sail at…
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > directing or managing a ship > use of sails, spars, or rigging > carry specific amount of sail [verb (transitive)] (101) to stand under ——1707 intransitive. Nautical. To make one's way with (a specified configuration of sails), or by means of (sail, steam). Cf. main sense 41b, under sail at… Subcategories:— set or spread (sails) (23) — increase dimensions of sail (1) — set sails in specific manner (3) — run boom in or out (1) — gybe (a sail or yard) (2) — trim sails (23) — throw water over sails (1) — strike or take in (sails) (15) — reduce extent of sail (2) — reduce sail by reefing (5) — draw up for furling (3) — furl (7) — secure sail or yard with lashings, etc. (3) — tilt yard (6) — shorten topmast or bowsprit (1) — lower yard, mast, or sail (2) — fasten rope to or between stays (2) |
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