Definition of righting Righting
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- righting (Verb)
Present participle of right.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- righting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Right
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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righting
relever, the act of restoring a ship to her upright position, after she has been laid on a careen, by the mechanical powers usually applied in that operation.This is generally the natural effect of casting loose the careening pullies by which she had been drawn down. It is however necessary sometimes to apply mechanical powers to right the ship in such a situation. The principal of these are the relieving-tackles. See that article.A ship is also said to right at sea when she rises, with her masts erected, after having been prest down on one side by the effort of her sails, or a heavy squall of wind. -
righting
when expressed of the helm, implies the replacing it in the middle of the ship, after having produced the required effect, of wheeling her to the right or left, as much as appeared necessary.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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righting
The act of a ship recovering her upright position after she has been laid upon a careen, which is effected by casting loose the careening tackles, and, if necessary, heaving upon the relieving tackles. A ship is also said to right at sea, when she rises with her masts erect, after having been listed over on one side by grounding, or force of wind.
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🔤- righting, verb, gerund of right (infinitive).
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