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Webster 1913 Edition


Wall-sided

Wall′-sidˊed

,
Adj.
(Naut.)
Having sides nearly perpendicular; – said of certain vessels to distinguish them from those having flaring sides, or sides tumbling home (see under
Tumble
,
Verb.
I.
).

Webster 1828 Edition


Wall-sided

WALL-SIDED

,
Adj.
Having sides nearly perpendicular, as a ship.

Definition 2024


wall-sided

wall-sided

English

Adjective

wall-sided (comparative more wall-sided, superlative most wall-sided)

  1. (nautical) Having sides nearly perpendicular, rather than flaring or tumbling home.