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definition

two-six expression or saying

Cue for concerted action; same meaning as the more customary one-two-three

Example

Two-six HEAVE!

Origin

Seafarers’ practice. From Mark’s friend David H’s big brother, a Lt in the Royal Navy

Collector

Mark – 1960s
Mark Iliff – owner

Notes

2 × 3 = 6. Also 3! = 6. No idea whether this is relevant…
—Mark

See also

hands on – are you ready? – lift!

Submitted: 12/07/2022 by Mark ● Last updated: 13/01/2025 19:55 by Mark

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