Kedge

[kedʒ]

(n.) To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.

(v. t.) A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.

录入:泽维尔

adj. (prov.) brisk lively: pot-bellied.—Also Kedg′y Kidge.

n. a small anchor for keeping a ship steady and for warping the ship.—v.t. to move by means of a kedge to warp.—n. Kedg′er a kedge.

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