English Explanatory Dictionary

all hands on deck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An order, on board ship, for all seamen of all watches to muster on deck immediately; normally shortened to "All hands"
  2. A call for everyone to participate in something.

Word forms

all hands on deck all hands to the deck

Synonyms

all hands to the pump

Related words

lost with all hands clear the decks
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