kedge

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Synonyms: edge, wedge, hedge, ledge, gedge, sedge, tedge, vedge, redge, kedg, jedge

Antonyms: edge, wedge, hedge, ledge, gedge, sedge, tedge, vedge, redge, kedg, jedge

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} A small [[anchor]] used for [[warp]]ing a vessel.
2. {{lb|en|Yorkshire}} A [[glutton]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[warp]] (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and [[haul]]ing the vessel up to it.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|of a vessel}} To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.

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