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kedge

 

[ kɛdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

nautical

A small anchor used for warping or kedging a ship.

Synonyms

anchor, grapnel

Examples of usage

  • The sailors used a kedge to help maneuver the ship into the harbor.
  • She dropped the kedge overboard to help the ship stay in place.
Context #2 | Verb

nautical

To move a ship by hauling on a kedge anchor.

Synonyms

drag, warp

Examples of usage

  • They kedge the ship closer to shore.
  • After kedging the vessel to the dock, they secured it in place.

Translations

Translations of the word "kedge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 âncora de proa

🇮🇳 प्रमुख लंगर

🇩🇪 Buganker

🇮🇩 jangkar haluan

🇺🇦 носовий якір

🇵🇱 kotwica dziobowa

🇯🇵 船首錨 (せんしゅいかり)

🇫🇷 ancre de proue

🇪🇸 ancla de proa

🇹🇷 baş demiri

🇰🇷 이물 앵커

🇸🇦 مرساة المقدمة

🇨🇿 příďová kotva

🇸🇰 predná kotva

🇨🇳 艏锚 (shǒu máo)

🇸🇮 premčna sidra

🇮🇸 stefnisakkeri

🇰🇿 алдыңғы якорь

🇬🇪 ცხვირის ღუზა

🇦🇿 baş lövbəri

🇲🇽 ancla de proa

Etymology

The word 'kedge' originated from Middle English 'kaggen', meaning 'to hook or fasten'. It was first used in the nautical sense in the 17th century to refer to a small anchor used for warping or moving a ship. The practice of kedging has been an essential part of maritime navigation for centuries, allowing ships to maneuver in tight spaces or adverse conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,587, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.