How to pronounce “heave to”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (intransitive, nautical, sailing) To cause (one's vessel) to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.
• (intransitive, nautical, of a ship or other naval vessel) To come to a halt.

Practice Nearby Words

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