English Explanatory Dictionary

bower anchor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

bower anchor bower anchors

Related words

sheet anchor
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