a-cock-bill

This was still worse, for the body of the sail had been blown over to leeward, and as the yard was a-cock-bill by the lying over of the vessel, we had to light it all up to windward.

Chapter XXXII. Ice Again-A Beautiful Afternoon-Cape Horn-“Land Ho!”-Heading for Home 1909

This was still worse, for the body of the sail had been blown over to leeward, and as the yard was a-cock-bill by the lying over of the vessel, we had to light it all up to windward.

Two years before the mast, and twenty-four years after: a personal narrative 1869

This was still worse, for the body of the sail had been blown over to leeward, and, as the yard was a-cock-bill by the lying over of the vessel, we had to light it all up to windward.

Two Years Before the Mast Richard Henry Dana 1848

This was still worse, for the body of the sail had been blown over to leeward, and as the yard was a-cock-bill by the lying over of the vessel, we had to light it all up to windward.

Two Years Before the Mast Richard Henry Dana 1848

We had previously got the two bowers a-cock-bill, (the cables were bent as soon as we made the land); and nothing remained but to let run.

Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" James Fenimore Cooper 1820

In two minutes it was a-cock-bill, and, in two more, let go.

Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale James Fenimore Cooper 1820