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Sea Anchor (Noun)

Meaning

Restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The captain ordered the crew to deploy the sea anchor to stabilize the ship in the rough seas.
  • A sea anchor was used to keep the vessel's bow into the wind while the crew made repairs.
  • The yacht's sea anchor was designed to reduce drifting and keep the boat on course.
  • In heavy weather, the crew would often use a sea anchor to maintain control of the ship.
  • The sailor carefully checked the sea anchor's canvas cover for any signs of damage before deploying it.

Synonyms

  • Drogue

Hypernyms

  • Constraint
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