sea anchor en · NOUN
Meanings
- A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat and to keep its bow pointing to the wind.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sea anchors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
drag sail · drogue anchor · drift anchor
Translations (7)
fi laahusankkuri (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · sv drivankare (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · ja 海錨 (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · mi punga kārewa (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · mi punga kōrewa (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · bg плаваща котва (parachute to slow a drifting ship) · fi ajoankkuri (parachute to slow a drifting ship)