English Explanatory Dictionary

strike sail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lower the sails (in preparation for dropping anchor, to salute or signal submission, in sudden gusts of wind, etc.).
  2. To acknowledge one's inferiority (to another person); to abate pretension.

Word forms

strike sail strikes sail striking sail struck sail stricken sail

Synonyms

defer vail

Antonyms

hoist sail
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