Seaman's "stop" (5)

I believe the answer is:

avast

(Other definitions for avast that I've seen before include "Stop (nautical)" , "Stop sailing" , "Stop! (naut.)" , "shout stopping the ship" , "Hold fast! (naut.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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