drop anchor
Example Sentences
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Ships have been asked to drop anchor if necessary.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024
A vessel with a 1,660-ton load was forced to drop anchor in the waterway due to an engine failure, closing traffic between St Goar and Oberwesel.
From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2022
The maximum depth at which a cargo ship can safely drop anchor depends on the length of the vessel’s anchor chain.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2021
Typically, a ship would be given specific instructions from port managers on where to drop anchor, and its position would be closely monitored.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021
“Toward adventure! And don’t drop anchor till we get there!” she called.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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