Word info

man overboard

Interjection

Meaning

man overboard!

(nautical) A cry used to announce that one of the crew or passengers has fallen over the side of the vessel.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Zingers from the Hollywood Squares LP, Event Records, 1974 Paul Lynde: Off Center, A&E Home Video, 2001 : Q: "Paul, any good boat enthusiast should know that when a man falls out of your boat and into the water, you should yell 'Man overboard!' Source: Internet

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