kedges

We have found lemma(root) word of kedges : kedge.

Definitions


[kɛdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to a boat) move or be moved by hauling in a hawser attached at a distance to a small anchor
(e.g: I kedged the dinghy to the port)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: perhaps a specific use of dialect cadge ‘bind, tie’


[kɛdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small anchor used for kedging


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: perhaps a specific use of dialect cadge ‘bind, tie’




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