drop anchor
Example Sentences
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Ships have been asked to drop anchor if necessary.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024
Malaysia's transport ministry in a statement said the port's operator had decided to decline the ship's intention to drop anchor there "in order not to violate any sanctions".
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 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
We drop anchor at a place called Tuckernuck.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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