ahoy

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“I like to think so. Into the unknown, integrity ahoy!”

From New York Times

A term used in hailing; as, ½Ship ahoy.¸

From Project Gutenberg

They evidently saw our light, for a faint hail of “ahoy!” came down the wind to us from her.

From Project Gutenberg

“Denver City, ahoy!” shouted out Hiram, putting his hands to his mouth as an improvised speaking trumpet.

From Project Gutenberg

But exactly as the bell struck eight for midnight, a tremendous voice was heard at the hatchway, if possible more than a hunched times louder than the boatswain’s, roaring out “All hands ahoy!”

From Project Gutenberg