English Explanatory Dictionary

sea anchor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

sea anchor sea anchors

Synonyms

drag sail drift anchor drogue anchor
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