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heaving to
Stopping a sailing vessel by lashing the helm in opposition to the sails. The vessel will gradually drift to leeward, the speed of the drift depending on the vessel's design.
- Del af tale: noun
- Branche/domæne: Boat
- Category: General boating
- Organization: Wikipedia
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