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Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. to heave short

    To heave in on the cable until the vessel is nearly over her anchor, or sufficiently near it for sail being made before the anchor is tripped. Short, is when the fore-stay and cable are in line.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of to heave short in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of to heave short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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