Definitions from Wiktionary (heave to)
▸ verb: (intransitive, nautical, sailing) To cause (one's vessel) to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.
▸ verb: (intransitive, nautical, of a ship or other naval vessel) To come to a halt.
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▸ verb: (intransitive, nautical, sailing) To cause (one's vessel) to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.
▸ verb: (intransitive, nautical, of a ship or other naval vessel) To come to a halt.
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heave-to,
heave,
heave-ho,
heave in view,
veer,
heave into view,
haul,
hawse,
heel over,
heave the log,
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