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Meanings of easy bowline in English

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Usage of easy bowline in English
1
The French fleet wore soon after, standing about north-east-by-north, on an easy bowline.
The Two Admirals
2
We were going six on an easy bowline.
Two Years Before the Mast
3
The brig was on an easy bowline, evidently looking up for our wake, edging off gradually as we drew ahead.
Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale
4
"To the westward, sir; on an easy bowline, and under short canvass."
The Two Admirals
5
"Fill, sir, and stretch off, on an easy bowline," was the answer; "when a league in the offing, let me know it.
The Two Admirals
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