1. (verb) sail towards another vessel, of a ship

• bear down upon

2. (verb) exert a force with a heavy weight

• bear down
• drag down
• press down on
• weigh down

1. (verb) sail towards another vessel, of a ship

• approach
• come near
• come on
• draw close
• draw near
• go up
• near

2. (verb) exert a force with a heavy weight

• press

1. (verb) sail towards another vessel, of a ship

• navigation
• pilotage
• piloting