Definitions

1. noun

A redout is a maneuver where a ship turns broadside to the wind to reduce speed, often used by sailing ships to prevent being overtaken by a stronger vessel or to prepare for battle.

“The 18th-century warship had to execute a redout to avoid being caught in the storm.”

2. noun

In naval aviation, a redout is a procedure in which a pilot intentionally reduces airspeed to avoid being overtaken by a faster aircraft or to prepare for landing.

“The pilot had to execute a redout to avoid being passed by the enemy fighter jet.”