tally on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To man a rope for hauling, the men standing in a line or tail
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Now then — to the main topsail now! Tally on to that gantline. Don't stand about there!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To dovetail together.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tally on” mean?
To man a rope for hauling, the men standing in a line or tail
Is “tally on” formal or informal?
tally on is generally archaic.