sea anchor meaning

UK /siː ˈæŋkə/ US /si ˈæŋkɚ/ 3 syllables

sea anchor (noun): restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind.

Definition of sea anchor

  1. restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind

    Synonyms: drogue

    Type of: restraint

How to pronounce sea anchor

sea anchor is pronounced /siː ˈæŋkə/ in British English and /si ˈæŋkɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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