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sheet-anchorSHEET-ANCHOR, n. 1. The largest anchor of a ship, which in stress of wheather is sometimes the seaman's last refuge to prevent the ship from going ashore. Hence, 2. The chief support; the last refuge for safety. |
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sheet-anchorSHEET-ANCHOR, n. 1. The largest anchor of a ship, which in stress of wheather is sometimes the seaman's last refuge to prevent the ship from going ashore. Hence, 2. The chief support; the last refuge for safety. |