Dictionary 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. (n.) A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed witch. See Anchor. Thesaurus anchor board boom cast anchor cast loose clap on ratlines clear hawse come to anchor cut loose disembark dock drop the hook haul haul down heave heave apeak heave round heave short kedge off lash lash and tie lay lay aloft lay anchor log moor ratline down spar down stream the log tie up traverse a yard unlash warp |