apeak Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*peak" adverb & adjective

Etymology

Pref. a- + peak. Cf. F. à pic vertically.

Definitions

1. (Naut.) In a vertical line. The anchor in apeak, when the cable has been sufficiently hove in to bring the ship over it, and the ship is them said to be hove apeak. Spelt also apeek.