In the movie, Master and Commander, the Captain gives an order to turn the ship ‘smartly’. In this context, what does the word ‘smartly’ mean? In other words, what’s the difference between turning a ship smartly versus turning a ship not smartly?
2007-06-04 06:07:19 · 11 answers · asked by TechnoRat60 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I believe it means quickly and direct to order, in other words, to turn quickly to face any apparent target or threat.
The tall ships of that era that were equipped for fighting had fixed cannons, which meant targeting was achieved by turning broadsides toward the target or threat...
2007-06-04 06:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by aqualovr1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smartly Definition
2016-10-03 10:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Smartly A Word
2016-12-17 03:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "without delay" and to turn the wheel agressively in the direction ordered to come onto the new course as quickly as possible. The helmsman should be experienced enough however to not put an angle on the helm which will cause the propeller(s) to cavitate or the rudder to stall, either of which would have the effect of slowing the turn.
2007-06-04 15:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "Handsomely" is an old Navy term relating to helm commands meaning "slowly and carefully, with an emphasis on carefully". The term "Smartly", when used with helm commands, has a simular meaning.
2007-06-04 06:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found different definitions ...Smartly - quickly, hurry up. "Do it smartly, men!", Smartly-Definition: Pertaining to work that is to be done quickly and correctly.
Checking: Slacking a rope smartly, carefully and in small amounts.
2007-06-04 06:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Stu Pididiot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smartly = just as the landlubber definition means - professionally/quickly
Its not one of the saltier shipping terms like 'avast' or 'ahoy' but it sounds good coming from a british accent in uniform :)
2007-06-04 06:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Avast
2016-03-19 02:12:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of smartly’ on the Web:
A rate of action. In this case, quickly.
ladywashington.org/glossary.html
cleverly: in a clever manner; "they were cleverly arranged"; "a smartly managed business"
vigorously: with vigor; in a vigorous manner; "he defended his ideas vigorously"
in a stylish manner; "He was smartly dressed"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
2007-06-04 06:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
done well with all due haste.
Bringing the ship around and trimming sail.
2007-06-04 10:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋