Antonyms for kedge

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kej

Phonetic Transcription : kɛdʒ

Definition of kedge

As in anchor : noun something used to hold another thing securely

Example sentences :

"Kedge is too smart to take it all to himself," commented Mr. Martin.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

Do you see the pointed rock a little to the right of the spot where the kedge is placed?
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

"Stand by to let go the kedge," Augustin cried, eyeing them gloomily.
Extract from : « The Wild Geese » by Stanley John Weyman

It was the kedge which had been holding us, to the extent of its small ability.
Extract from : « From a Cornish Window » by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

It was necessary to get the long-boat into the water to carry out the kedge.
Extract from : « In the Wilds of Africa » by W.H.G. Kingston

Among other things they had brought a kedge anchor and a hawser.
Extract from : « The Three Admirals » by W.H.G. Kingston

To get her off, the launch was hoisted out, and the kedge anchor with a hawser, was put into her.
Extract from : « Dick Cheveley » by W. H. G. Kingston

If it's your plan to kedge, and you think it is necessary, all right.
Extract from : « Isle o' Dreams » by Frederick F. Moore

Either not stand close in, as they all expected, or let go a kedge.
Extract from : « Life of John Coleridge Patteson » by Charlotte M. Yonge

If, when the kedge is a-weigh, she falls off on the wrong side, let go the anchor.
Extract from : « The Seaman's Friend » by Richard Henry Dana

Synonyms for kedge

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