way enough

The phrase "way enough" is primarily used in rowing to command rowers to stop rowing and let the boat glide.

🇺🇸 US Voice:

🇬🇧 UK Voice:

Definition

(technical, command)An order for rowers to cease rowing immediately.

Upon hearing 'way enough,' the rowers immediately lifted their oars from the water.

(technical, command)To stop rowing following the command to cease rowing.

After the coxswain shouted 'way enough,' the team stopped rowing and the boat drifted smoothly.

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "way enough":