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单词 sea anchor
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Definition of sea anchor in English:

sea anchor

noun
  • An object dragged in the water behind a boat in order to keep its bows pointing into the waves or to lessen leeway.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Annual memberships go for $500 each, which helps pay for things such as sea anchors and building repairs.
    • Blair shut off both engines, then flipped a switch on the console that lowered both bower and sea anchors.
    • That warning enabled her to take on extra water ballast, put out sea anchors and batten down for the blow.
    • Ever thought sea anchors are only for when all heck breaks loose?
    • The rest of the crew came on deck, and we began deploying sea anchors.
 
 

Definition of sea anchor in US English:

sea anchor

nounsē ˈaNGkər
  • An object dragged in the water from the bow of a boat in order to keep the bow pointing into the waves or to lessen leeway.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • That warning enabled her to take on extra water ballast, put out sea anchors and batten down for the blow.
    • Blair shut off both engines, then flipped a switch on the console that lowered both bower and sea anchors.
    • The rest of the crew came on deck, and we began deploying sea anchors.
    • Ever thought sea anchors are only for when all heck breaks loose?
    • Annual memberships go for $500 each, which helps pay for things such as sea anchors and building repairs.
 
 
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