a. (Naut.) See Neaped. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. 'enne`a nine + E. petalous: cf. F. ennéapétale. ] (Bot.) Having nine petals, or flower leaves. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Naut.) Left aground on the height of a spring tide, so that it will not float till the next spring tide; -- called also beneaped. [ 1913 Webster ]