Strike sail

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.VerbTo lower the sails (in preparation for dropping anchor, to salute or signal submission, in sudden gusts of wind, etc.).

2.VerbTo acknowledge one's inferiority (to another person); to abate pretension.

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