kedge

Meaning

Noun

1. A small anchor used for warping a vessel.
2. A glutton.

Verb

1. To warp (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
2. To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.

Synonyms

grapnel

haul

tow

tug

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɛd͡ʒ/

Etymology

Perhaps an alteration of cadge.