kedge
[kej]Nautical
verb (used with object), kedged, kedg·ing.
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, kedg·ing.
(of a ship) to move by being kedged.
noun
Also called kedge anchor. a small anchor used in kedging.
Origin of kedge
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Related Words for kedge
mainstay, grip, hold, defense, safeguard, support, comfort, stay, hook, fastener, protection, bower, ballast, security, foothold, pillar, mooring, staff, grapnelExamples from the Web for kedge
Historical Examples of kedge
"Kedge is too smart to take it all to himself," commented Mr. Martin.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
Do you see the pointed rock a little to the right of the spot where the kedge is placed?
Homeward BoundJames Fenimore Cooper
"Stand by to let go the kedge," Augustin cried, eyeing them gloomily.
The Wild GeeseStanley John Weyman
It was the kedge which had been holding us, to the extent of its small ability.
From a Cornish WindowArthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
It was necessary to get the long-boat into the water to carry out the kedge.
In the Wilds of AfricaW.H.G. Kingston
kedge
verb
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Word Origin for kedge
C15: from caggen to fasten
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