English Explanatory Dictionary

about ship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Tack; to cause to turn into the wind and through the other side ending with a full 180 degree turn.

Pronunciation

/əˌbaʊt ˈʃɪp/

Word forms

about ship about ships about shipping about shipped

Etymology

From the imperative phrase used as an order aboard sailing ships.

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