Kedge: meaning, definitions and examples
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kedge
[ kɛdʒ ]
nautical
A small anchor used for warping or kedging a ship.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.