Kedge

noun

/kɛdʒ/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA small anchor used for warping a vessel; also called a kedge anchor.

2.nounA glutton.

3.verbTo warp (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.

4.verb(of a vessel) To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.

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