Definitions for: Kedge






Webster (1913) Definition: Kedge, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Kedged; p. pr. & vb. n.
Kedging.] [Cf. dial. Sw. keka to tug, to drag one's self
slowly forward; or perh. fr. ked, and kedge, n., for ked
anchor, named from the ked or cask fastened to the anchor to
show where it lies.] (Naut.)
To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat,
dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.


Kedge, n. [See Kedge, v. t.] (Naut.)
A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed
witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.

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