单词 | stream-anchor |
释义 | > as lemmasstream-anchor stream-anchor n. an anchor intermediate in size between the bower and the kedge, used to moor a ship in a sheltered position, and for warping. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > anchoring equipment > [noun] > anchor > anchor intermediate between bower and kedge stream-anchor1627 1627 J. Smith Sea Gram. vii. 29 There is also a streame Anchor not much bigger [than a kedger], to stemme an easie stream or tide. 1784 J. King Cook's Voy. Pacific III. v. iv. 67 We carried out a stream anchor, to enable us to haul the ship abreast of the town, in case of an attack. 1883 Man. Seamanship for Boys' Training Ships Royal Navy 192 A stream anchor..is used for warping on, in a tideway or calm. < as lemmas |
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