Reference meaning
kedge
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A small anchor used for warping a vessel.
Other meanings
2. noun
A glutton.
3. verb
To warp (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
4. verb
To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.
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