TACK-ABOUT, in the sea-language, is to turn the ship about, or bring her head about, so as to lie the contrary way.
TACK-ABOUT
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TACK-ABOUT, in the sea-language, is to turn the ship about, or bring her head about, so as to lie the contrary way.