In a vertical line. The anchor in apeak, when the cable has been sufficiently hove in to bring the ship over it, and the ship is them said to be hove apeak.

Said of anchor when cable is taut and vertical.

When an object such as a cable or an oar is in a vertical or close-to vertical position or direction. The anchor was said to be apeak when directly under the hawse.

Expressions Apparent Wind Expressions