| 释义 |
kedge
I. \ˈkej\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English kygge
chiefly Scotland : brisk, lively
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English caggen
: to move (a ship) from one position to another by means of a line attached to a kedge dropped at the distance and in the direction desired
III. noun
or kedge anchor \“-\; also kedg·er \ˈkejə(r)\
(-s)
: a small anchor that is used in light work (as kedging) |