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about′ ship′,
a•bout-ship (ə bout′ship′),USA pronunciation v.i., -shipped, -ship•ping.
- Nautical, Naval Terms(as a command) put the ship about.
- 1865–70
a•bout-ship (ə bout′ship′),USA pronunciation v.i., -shipped, -ship•ping.
- Nautical, Naval Termsto tack.
- 1680–90