Definition of Unstep. Meaning of Unstep. Synonyms of Unstep

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Definition of Unstep

Unstep
Unstep Un*step", v. t. [1st pref. un- + step.] (Naut.) To remove, as a mast, from its step.

Meaning of Unstep from wikipedia

- technique of approaching a whale prior to harpooning. (The crew would rapidly unstep the mast as the harpooned whale moved off, towing the boat behind.) Boats...
- may be clamped to one side of a thwart – this makes it easier to step and unstep the mast whilst afloat.: 1148 : 149  In a boat propelled by oars, the thwart...
- triremes and gradually increasing in height. As the ships could easily unstep their masts, a clearance of about 2 meters above the water level should...
- beached, space for holding anchors and cables, or clearance to step and unstep a mast. Oldshoe, Micro and Long Micro have shallow ballasted full length...