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transitive. To turn (a ship) over on one side for cleaning, caulking, or repairing; to clean, caulk, etc. (a ship so turned over).
transitive. To cause (a boat or ship) to lean to one side. Also: †to lay (a boat or ship) on one side for cleaning, caulking, or repair (obsolete)…
to turn (a ship) over on one side by means of purchases attached to the masts, for cleaning, repairing, etc.; to careen. (Also intransitive of the…