Originally and chiefly Nautical. transitive. To cause (something) to become clogged, obstructed, or encumbered; esp. to cause (an anchor or cable)…
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释义 | society > travel > travel by water > berthing, mooring, or anchoring > berth, moor, or anchor (a ship) [verb (transitive)] > anchor (a ship) > foul (cable or anchor) (3) foul1777 Originally and chiefly Nautical. transitive. To cause (something) to become clogged, obstructed, or encumbered; esp. to cause (an anchor or cable)… overlay1796 transitive. Nautical. To cross the cable or anchor of (another vessel) so as to cause chafing or obstruction; (also) to cross (another ship's… thwart1809 Nautical. Of a ship, etc.: To get athwart so as to be foul of. Also intransitive. Obsolete. |
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