anchor light
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Fire officials said the barge was illuminated by an anchor light but would have been difficult to see in the darkness by approaching boats on the river on Friday night.
From Reuters ● Jul. 28, 2013
A yachtsman's anchor light equipped with an electronic eye that turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn is being sold by Guest Marine Products of Long Island City, N.Y.
From Time Magazine Archive
The anchor light of the houseboat had been lost in the storm of the previous night, or else it had been stolen, which latter they doubted.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat by Aldridge, Janet
Larry declared that he had never removed his gaze from the anchor light during his whole watch, except when he went to get wood for the campfire.
From The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat by Aldridge, Janet
Down below, in the cove, I could see the Snowbird's anchor light, gleaming brilliantly.
From Sweetapple Cove by Van Schaick, George
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