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.