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A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.

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  1. v. t. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.
  2. v. t. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.
  3. n. spare anchor for use in emergency
  4. 1. (Naut.) A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. 2. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.
  5. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel;-- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.
  6. v. t. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. v. t. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.