Nautical Term: HO

Definition of HO

Hold is a nautical term used to indicate that a boat or a part of it should remain stationary or be kept in a particular position. For instance, a sailor might shout Hold port side! to signal that the boat should be kept with its port side facing the direction from which danger may come.

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