Ahoy

/əˈhɔɪ/

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Nautical Origin

Originates from maritime communication; used by sailors for calling out. Slide

Ahoy! Can you see the lighthouse?

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Greeting Call

Serves as a greeting or a call, similar to 'hello' but with more flair. Slide

Ahoy there, Captain!

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Attention Grabber

Use to loudly catch someone's attention, especially over noise or distance. Slide

Ahoy, crew! Secure the sails!