SEAANCHOR

Sea anchor

A sea anchor is a device used to stabilize a boat in heavy weather. Rather than tethering the boat to the seabed, the sea anchor increases the drag through the water and thus acts as a brake.

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sea anchor

Noun

  1. A parachute-like device designed to slow down the speed of a drifting ship or boat.


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