almost immovable, with respect to her progressive motion, or head-way. A ship is usually brought-to by the main and fore-top sails, one of which is laid aback, whilst the other is full; so that the latter pushes the ship forward, whilst the former resists this impulse by forcing her astern. This is particularly practised in a general engagement, when the hostile fleets are drawn up in two lines of battle opposite each other. It is also used to wait for some other ship, either approaching or expected; or to avoid pursuing a dangerous course, especially in dark or foggy weather, &c.a sea-port town of Dorsetshire, in England, seated on the seashore, with a good harbour. It is so called from a little river which runs through the middle of the town, and falls into the sea. It is a large well-built corporation-town, is a place of good trade, and sends two members to parliament. The duke of Monmouth landed here with a handful of men in 1685, which were soon increased to 6000, and was then proclaimed king; but he was defeated by king James's army, taken prisoner, and beheaded. W. Long. 3. 5. N. Lat. 50. 40.