In seaman's language, to turn anything, as a barrel, &c., about its perpendicular axis; to turn around.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
To turn anything round or over in situ: especially expressing the movement of a gun, cask, or ship; ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A rope peculiarly applied for turning a spar or other object in a required direction. ...