alist
American
[uh-list]
/ əˈlɪst /
adjective
Nautical.
Usage
What does alist mean? Alist means leaning or tilted to the side. It is used to describe ships. Alist is a rare nautical term. It is formed from the verb list, which can mean to tilt or lean. So a ship that is listing (leaning) can be described as alist. Example: The ship is alist, sailor—secure the cargo!
Etymology
Origin of alist
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