1) To release. 2) To raise an anchor clear of the bottom. 3) To release a spring-loaded snap-shackle.
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ICE ANCHOR
An anchor designed for securing a vessel to ice
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BILL
The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke.
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GUARD BOAT
A boat which makes the rounds of a fleet at anchor to see that due watch is kept at night.
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RODE
The anchor line, rope or cable connecting the anchor chain to the vessel. Also anchor rode.
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WINDLASS
The winch used to raise a ship's anchor
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FLUKE
The part of an anchor that fastens in the ground
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MOORING BUOY
A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the bottom.
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BOWER
The anchor carried at bow of a ship
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AHT
An Anchor Handling Tug tha moves anchors and tow drilling vessels, lighters and similar.
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ANCHOR RODE
The anchor line, rope or cable connecting the anchor chain to the vessel.
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