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noun

• the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

verb

• turn on a pivot

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verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

• shift to a clockwise direction

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noun

• the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

• a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

• gear for a horse

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

• sailing a zigzag course

verb

• fasten with tacks

• turn into the wind

• create by putting components or members together

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

• fix to; attach

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times19 Mar 2019 Down 55
The Guardian Quick14 Jul 2012 Across 19
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