transitive. To allow (a sheet or other sail-line) to run out to some extent; to let out by releasing. Also with out. ? Obsolete.
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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)] > trim sails > release sheet (3) veerc1460 transitive. To allow (a sheet or other sail-line) to run out to some extent; to let out by releasing. Also with out. ? Obsolete. firec1540 transitive. To let out (an anchor cable); = veer, v.1 3a. Subcategories:— let topsail sheet run freely (1) |
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