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Sheet anchor

Sheet anchor Meaning & Definition
Sheet anchor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sheet anchor?

[n] spare anchor for use in emergency

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sheet anchor: waist anchor

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sheet anchor:

See Also | anchor | ground tackle

Sheet anchor In Webster's Dictionary

\Sheet" an"chor\ [OE. scheten to shoot, AS. sce['o]tan; cf. OE. shoot anchor. See {Shoot}, v. t.] 1. (Naut.) A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also {waist anchor}. See the Note under {Anchor}. 2. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.

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