cross our bow

Examples (10)

• A massive whale surfaced and crossed our bow.
• A small fishing boat unexpectedly crossed our bow, forcing the captain to alter course.
• The enemy destroyer brazenly crossed their bow as a show of force.
• We watched in awe as a fleet of tall ships crossed our bow during the parade.
• The captain announced that a large container ship was about to cross our bow.
• You must never cross the bow of a larger vessel without clear communication.
• During the storm, we barely saw the rogue wave that crossed our bow.
• A playful pod of dolphins crossed our bow, leaping through the waves.
• The coast guard cutter quickly crossed the smugglers' bow, ordering them to stop.
• If another vessel crosses your bow from the right, you must give way.