Nautical Term: Ride

Definition of Ride

Ride, refers to the condition of a vessel when it is at anchor and not under sail. The vessel’s anchor holds it in place on the seabed. For instance, in a busy harbor, a captain might say, We’ll drop anchor and ride out the storm before continuing our journey.

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