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STOCK OF AN ANCHOR

\stˈɒk əvən ˈankə], \stˈɒk əvən ˈankə], \s_t_ˈɒ_k ə_v_ə_n ˈa_n_k_ə]\

Definitions of STOCK OF AN ANCHOR

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Naut.) A cross-beam of wood or iron, secured to the top of the shank at right angles with the flukes.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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