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avast Definition

avast (ə vast′)

interjection

Naut. stop; cease; halt

Etymology: < Du hou'vast, houd vast, hold fast

avast Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • win: ALWIL Software ( producer of the award winning avast!

Modifies a noun

  • lubber: Stevan | Friday, September 19, 2003 | | Yo ho ho me hearties Avast ye lubbers!
  • ye: Avast ye, it's The Pirates Of The Caribbean. ***ARRR!