to head (a ship)
verbtécnico/ɐpɾuˈaɾ/rare
a·pro·ar
Definition
To direct the bow of a vessel towards a specific point; to head for.
The captain ordered to head for the lighthouse.
The vessel headed into the wind to gain speed.
Common collocations
to head the shipto head for land
Etymology
Do prefixo 'a-' + 'proa'.