bower anchor en · NOUN
Meanings
- each of the two main anchors of a ship, carried permanently attached to their cables on each side of the bow, always ready to be let go in case of an emergency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bower anchors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
ru станово́й судово́й я́корь (bow-attached anchor ready to be lowered) · sv bogankare (bow-attached anchor ready to be lowered) · de Buganker (bow-attached anchor ready to be lowered)