kentledge

American  

[kent-lij] / ˈkɛnt lɪdʒ /

noun

Nautical.

1. pig iron used as permanent ballast.

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kentledge British  

/ ˈkɛntlɪdʒ /

noun

1. nautical scrap metal used as ballast in a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of kentledge

First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

The ward-room was then scuttled to get at the kentledge, twelve tons of which were thrown overboard.

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Captain Biddle then ordered the remaining anchors cut away, the cables heaved overboard, together with more kentledge, shot, provision, the launch and six guns.

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The nets, booms, kentledge, and grapnels which he arranged around the Argus made a formidable appearance against one torpedo-boat and eight bad oarsmen.

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Kentledge was introduced by Madame Franchimeau to three little black-haired girls, with surprisingly yellow faces, who were designated by the mother as "mon aimable Lulu, ma mignonne Mimi, and ma petite ange Gogo."

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In a few minutes Sam arrived, accompanied by Squire Van Tackemfast, with whom Captain Kentledge exchanged a few explanatory words.

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