ahull
Americanadjective
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(of a sailing vessel) with all sails furled and the helm lashed to head into the wind, as in heavy weather.
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abandoned, with decks awash.
Etymology
Origin of ahull
Example Sentences
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There is little to equal ahull terrier’s grin, however charmingly presented, for sheer astonishing ugliness.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
A ship, in such a case, would have been instantly brought ahull, but no maneuvering could be applied to our raft, which could only drift before the blast.
From The Survivors of the Chancellor by Verne, Jules
A ship, in such a case, would have been instantly brought ahull, but no manoeuvring could be applied to our raft, which could only drift before the blast.
From The Survivors of the Chancellor, diary of J.R. Kazallon, passenger by Verne, Jules
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