What is the meaning of Kedge?

  • (v.t.) A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.
  • (n.) To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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