Word of the Day – July 19 – Kedge

July 19, 2012 | Filed under: Dee Dee | Posted by:

Verb: Kedge  (KEJ)

Definition:  To move a ship by means of a line attached to a small anchor dropped at the distance and in the direction desired.

Sample sentence:  To get closer to shore, the sailors needed to kedge the ship.

 

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