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to heave-to
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to heave-to
To put a vessel in the position of lying-to, by adjusting her sails so as to counteract each other, and thereby check her way, or keep her perfectly still. In a gale, it implies to set merely enough sail to steady the ship; the aim being to keep the sea on the weather bow whilst the rudder has but little influence, the sail is chiefly set on the main and mizen-mast; as hove-to under a close-reefed main-topsail, or main-trysail, or driver. It is customary in a foul wind gale, and a last resource in a fair one.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of to heave-to in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of to heave-to in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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