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Crib :: Crib (n.) A structure of logs to be anchored with stones; -- used for docks, pier, dams, etc..

Tide-rode :: Tide-rode (a.) Swung by the tide when at anchor; -- opposed to wind-rode.

Jew''s-harp :: Jew's-harp (n.) The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.

Beam :: Beam (n.) The straight part or shank of an anchor.

Anchor-hold :: Anchor-hold (n.) The hold or grip of an anchor, or that to which it holds..

Fluke :: Fluke (n.) The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.

Boatswain :: Boatswain (n.) An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties..

Crossbeam :: Crossbeam (n.) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor..

Echinus :: Echinus (n.) A name sometimes given to the egg and anchor or egg and dart molding, because that ornament is often identified with Roman Doric capital. The name probably alludes to the shape of the shell of the sea urchin..

Anchoretish :: Anchoretish (a.) Hermitlike.

Palm :: Palm (n.) The flat inner face of an anchor fluke.

Anchor :: Anchor (v. i.) To cast anchor; to come to anchor; as, our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream..

Anchoretic :: Anchoretic (a.) Alt. of Anchoretica.

Anchor :: Anchor (n.) Fig.: That which gives stability or security; that on which we place dependence for safety.

Anchorate :: Anchorate (a.) Anchor-shaped.

Astay :: Astay (adv.) An anchor is said to be astay, when, in heaving it, an acute angle is formed between the cable and the surface of the water..

Haven :: Haven (n.) A bay, recess, or inlet of the sea, or the mouth of a river, which affords anchorage and shelter for shipping; a harbor; a port..

Anchored :: Anchored (a.) Held by an anchor; at anchor; held safely; as, an anchored bark; also, shaped like an anchor; forked; as, an anchored tongue..

Anchor :: Anchor (n.) A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus retains the ship in a particular station..

Anchorage :: Anchorage (n.) A toll for anchoring; anchorage duties.

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