Nautical. Used as an order to turn the helm of the ship towards the wind; (in later use) used as an order to sail close to the wind. Cf. luff, n.1 3…
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > directing or managing a ship > use of wind > [interjection] > order to turn to windward (1) aloofc1550 Nautical. Used as an order to turn the helm of the ship towards the wind; (in later use) used as an order to sail close to the wind. Cf. luff, n.1 3… |
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