kentledge
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kentledge
First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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My breast has felt the last four-and-twenty hours as if a ton of kentledge had been stowed in it.
From Pathfinder; or, the inland sea by Cooper, James Fenimore
Captain Biddle then ordered the remaining anchors cut away, the cables heaved overboard, together with more kentledge, shot, provision, the launch and six guns.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 by Headley, Joel Tyler
Laying the body out on the forehatch, it was stitched up in one of the hammocks, some "kentledge" being placed at the feet instead of shot.
From Omoo by Melville, Herman
Captain Biddle threw overboard some of his heavy spars, cut away the sheet anchor and flung several tons of kentledge into the sea.
From Dewey and Other Naval Commanders by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
The ward-room was then scuttled to get at the kentledge, twelve tons of which were thrown overboard.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 by Headley, Joel Tyler
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