Kedge

Pronunciation: /kedʒ/

Definitions of kedge

noun a small anchor used for warping or kedging a ship

Example Sentences

A1 I use a kedge to help anchor my boat in shallow waters.

A2 The sailor used a kedge to maneuver the ship into position.

B1 The crew used a kedge to free the ship from the sandbar.

B2 The experienced sailor knew exactly how to use a kedge to navigate tricky waters.

C1 The kedge was essential in securing the ship during the storm.

C2 Using a kedge effectively requires skill and precision in maritime operations.

Examples of kedge in a Sentence

formal The sailors used a kedge anchor to help maneuver the ship into the harbor.

informal We can use a kedge to anchor the boat while we swim in the lake.

slang I'll just kedge the boat over there and we can start fishing.

figurative She needed to kedge herself out of the rut she was stuck in.

Grammatical Forms of kedge

• past tense: kudged
• plural: kedges
• comparative: more kedge
• superlative: most kedge
• present tense: kedge
• future tense: will kedge
• perfect tense: have kudged
• continuous tense: is kedging
• singular: kedge
• positive degree: kedge
• infinitive: to kedge
• gerund: kedging
• participle: kedged

Origin and Evolution of kedge

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'kedge' originated from the Middle English word 'kaggen' which means to anchor a ship by using a small anchor or a kedge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kedge' has evolved to refer to a small anchor used for various purposes such as moving a ship or securing it in place.