sally

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A sudden expedition out of a besieged place against the besiegers or some part of their works; also called a sortie.

♦ To sally. To move a body by jerks or rushes; a sudden heave or set. Thus, when a vessel grounds by the bow or stern, and the hawsers are severely taut, the sally is practised. This is done by collecting all hands at the point aground, and then by a simultaneous rush reaching the part afloat.

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← salinometer × sally-port →

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