kedged

Meanings

• Verb

  A type of boating maneuver where a boat is pulled sideways towards a dock using a rope.

  - "The sailor skillfully kedged the boat to the dock."
  - "Despite the strong current, they were able to kedge the yacht close to the shore."

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Variants

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kedge , kedged , kedges , kedging

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Norse 'geggja' meaning 'to pull, tug'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kedging' is also used in fishing to describe the technique of dragging a net through the water.

2. In some sailing communities, a successful kedge maneuver is considered a mark of a skilled sailor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boat maneuver: Refers to the various ways a boat can be moved in the water, including kedging.

2. Docking: The process of securing a boat to a dock or shore.

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Culture

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In sailing culture, the term 'kedging' is commonly used to describe the technique of maneuvering a boat towards a dock using a rope.

How to Memorize "kedged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boat being pulled towards a dock using a rope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kedging' with the image of a boat being maneuvered towards a dock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'kedging' by associating it with 'kedge' the boat.

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