sea anchor
sea anchor · sea anchors
A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and…A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and to keep its bow pointing to the wind.
Meaning
1 sensesA parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and to keep its bow pointing to the wind.
More definitions
- restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
Forms
plural: sea anchors| Singular | sea anchor |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind:drogue