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To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.

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  1. n. To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
  2. v. t. A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.
  3. To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it. A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.
  4. To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, droppingit overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
  5. n. To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it. v. t. A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n.