# about ship

> English word · Verb · IPA /əˌbaʊt ˈʃɪp/

## Definitions
1. Tack; to cause to turn into the wind and through the other side ending with a full 180 degree turn.

## Etymology
From the imperative phrase used as an order aboard sailing ships.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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