Meaning Of The Word Hull down

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Hull down Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hull down?

hull down in American English
far enough away so that the hull is below the horizon and only the masts, stacks, etc. are visible

hull down in American English (of a ship)
sufficiently far away, or below the horizon, that the hull is invisible

hull down in British English
adjective: (of a ship) having its hull concealed by the horizon

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