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brace abackto bring the wind onto the forward side of the sails to slow the shipRate it:

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bring toTo turn into the wind; to check the course of by trimming the sails so as to counteract each other.Rate it:

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broach toTo incline suddenly to windward, so as to lay the sails aback, and expose the vessel to the danger of oversetting.Rate it:

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knock the wind out of your sailsTo make you feel less confident or determined.Rate it:

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lie toTo have the sails arranged so as to counteract each other.Rate it:

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luff upTo turn towards the wind so that the sails flapRate it:

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man-of-warAn armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.Rate it:

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sit outTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.Rate it:

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take abackOf a ship: to catch it with the sails aback suddenly.Rate it:

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take the wind out of someone's sailsTo discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue.Rate it:

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toutes voiles dehorsmaking use of all sails, in all sailsRate it:

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under sailWith sails unfurled; powered by the wind.Rate it:

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vela armamentaquesails and rigging.Rate it:

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vela contrahere (also metaph.)to furl the sails.Rate it:

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vela dareto set the sails.Rate it:

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vela facere, pandereto set the sails.Rate it:

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votre rival vous coupera l'herbe sous le piedYour rival will cut you out, will take the wind out of your sails, will cut the ground from under your feet.Rate it:

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