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kedge

American  
[kej] / kɛdʒ /

verb (used with object)

kedged, kedging

  1. to warp or pull (a ship) along by hauling on the cable of an anchor carried out from the ship and dropped.

verb (used without object)

kedged, kedging

  1. (of a ship) to move by being kedged.

noun

  1. Also called kedge anchor.  a small anchor used in kedging.

kedge British  
/ kɛdʒ /

verb

  1. to draw (a vessel) along by hauling in on the cable of a light anchor that has been dropped at some distance from it, or (of a vessel) to be drawn in this fashion

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noun

  1. a light anchor, used esp for kedging

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Etymology

Origin of kedge

1475–85; akin to Middle English caggen to fasten; see cadge 1

Example Sentences

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“I was shocked when I saw the decision,” agreed Olivier Gergaud, a food and wine researcher at France’s Kedge Business School.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2021

“People want to catch up on pleasure,” said Olivier Gergaud, a food and wine researcher at France’s Kedge Business School.

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2020

In June, Stayton was shepherding students to châteaux Lafite, Mouton, and Margaux as part of a new partnership with France’s Kedge school.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2018

The Kedge Business School in Bordeaux has been offering a wine MBA since 2002.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2018

Kedge Whiteye had the Wall when Jon made his ascent.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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