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(nautical) Used by the helm announcing to the crew that (s)he is ready to change tack.

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ready about

Source Word

ready about

(nautical) Used by the helm announcing to the crew that (s)he is ready to change tack.

Japanese Meaning

海軍用語で、舵手が船の進路変更の準備ができたことを乗組員に告げる際に使われる表現。

The helmsman called, "ready about!" as the crew prepared to tack the schooner.

「転舵の準備ができた！」と舵取りが叫び、乗組員はスクーナーの回頭の準備をした。

Sense（1）

(nautical) Used by the helm announcing to the crew that (s)he is ready to change tack.