The state of being driven from the anchors by breaking the cables. The rupture or stranding of any tackle-fall or hawser.
·noun A separation; a leave-taking. II. Parting ·v <<Departing>>. III. Parting ·v Admitting of bei...
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·add. ·- A summit from the opposite sides of which rain waters flow to different streams; a line sep...