drift anchor

American

noun

a sea anchor or drag.

drift anchor British

noun

another term for sea anchor

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Etymology

Origin of drift anchor

First recorded in 1870–75

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drift anchor

Slow It Down If the current is fast, or wind pushes you along quicker than you'd like, use a drift anchor to slow the pace.

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