COCKBILL


Meaning of COCKBILL in English

ˈkäkˌbil transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: back-formation from acockbill

1. : to tilt or set acockbill

2. : to suspend (an anchor) by the ring stopper especially before dropping

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