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Definition of: kedge
(kej) Naut. noun
A light anchor used in warping, freeing a vessel from shoals, etc.: also kedge anchor.
—v.i.
1. To move a vessel by hauling up to a kedge anchor placed at a distance.
2. To be moved in this way.
—v.t.
3. To move (a vessel) in this way. [<kedge (anchor) <CADGE]
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