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Definition 2024

sea_anchor

sea anchor

English

Noun

sea anchor ‎(plural sea anchors)

(nautical) A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat.

Synonyms

drag sail

Translations

parachute to slow a drifting ship

Finnish: ajoankkuri (fi)
Japanese: 海錨 ‎(かいびょう, kaibyō)

Maori: punga kōrewa
Swedish: drivankare c

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