The widest part of a vessel below the plank-shear. The line of flotation which is formed by the water upon her sides when she sits upright with her provisions, stores, and ballast, on board in proper trim.
I'll bring him to his bearings; I'll bring him to reason. Sea term. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
Consist in determining the position of a ship, by observing with a compass the bearings of two or mo...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Reduced to obedience. ...
Used in conversation for "to bring to reason." To bring an unruly subject to his senses, to know he ...