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LIESTO | Remains stationary with the head to the wind: Naut. |
lie | (of a ship) to lie comparatively stationary, usually with the head as near the wind as possible |
stators | portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, esp. the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine |
stator | portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, esp. the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine |
luff | to bring the head of a sailing ship closer to or directly into the wind, with sails shaking |
luffed | to bring the head of a sailing ship closer to or directly into the wind, with sails shaking |
ahull | (of a sailing vessel) with all sails furled and the helm lashed to head into the wind, as in heavy weather |