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Definition: HULL DOWN

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. Said of a ship so distant that her hull is concealed by the convexity of the sea.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: HULL DOWN

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. Said of a ship so distant that her hull is concealed by the convexity of the sea.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: HULL DOWN

ExpressionsDefinition
Hull downSaid of a ship so distant that her hull is concealed by the convexity of the sea. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: HULL DOWN

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Hull downTransportationSaid of a distant vessel when only her stack-tops and mast are visible above the horizon. (references)

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