The Clue
Moved, nautically speaking (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HOVE
Tags
Notes
The answer HOVE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Hoisted
___ to (halted at sea)
Hoisted, nautically
Hoisted, as a sail
Lifted an anchor
Maneuvered, as a ship
Moved, nautically
Moved on the ocean?
Raised nautically
___ to (stopped as a ship)
___ to (stopped the ship)
Edna Best's hometown
Emerged, as into view
Moved into place
Resort near Brighton
Resort next to Brighton
Definition
HEAVE as a verb:
1. utter a sound, as with obvious effort; "She heaved a deep sigh when she saw the list of things to do"
2. throw with great effort
3. (billow, surge, heave) = rise and move, as in waves or billows; "The army surged forward"
4. (heave, heave up, heft, heft up) = lift or elevate
5. move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position; "The vessel hove into sight"
6. (pant, puff, gasp, heave) = breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
7. (heave, buckle, warp) = bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
8. (gag, heave, retch) = make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit