kedge

[US]/kɛdʒ/
[UK]/kɛdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to move a ship by using a small anchor
n.a small anchor
vt.to haul in the anchor chain to move a ship
Word Forms
Pluralkedges

Phrases & Collocations

kedge anchor

kedge line

kedge boat

kedge out

kedge away

kedge tackle

kedge setting

kedge method

kedge technique

kedge system

Example Sentences

we need to kedge the boat to get it closer to the shore.

the sailors decided to kedge the vessel to avoid the rocks.

using a kedge anchor can help stabilize the boat in strong winds.

they had to kedge their way through the narrow passage.

to reach the deeper water, we will need to kedge the yacht.

the crew worked together to kedge the ship into position.

he learned how to kedge effectively during his sailing lessons.

they used a kedge line to maneuver the boat around the bend.

it is essential to know how to kedge when sailing in shallow waters.

during the storm, they had to kedge the boat to safety.

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