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Shot across the bows
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This is another obviouslynautical phrase, derived from the practice of forcing another vessel to stop by firing a cannon ball to splash just in front of it. now it is a colloquialism for an action intended to caution someone against unwanted moves.
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Colloquialism, английский
N разговорное выражение
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Shot garland, английский
A wooden frame to contain round shot, secured to the coamings and ledges round the hatchways of a ship. see shot trough, brass monkey.
Shorten sail, английский
[1] to reduce the number of sails set. [2] to reduce the sail area by reefing or furling.
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