acockbill

adv — 2 senses

acockbill

adv

Etymology From acock (“In a cocked or turned-up fashion”, adverb) + bill (“the point of or beyond the fluke”, noun).

1

Nautical, Transport Hanging at the cathead, ready to let go, as an anchor.

2

Nautical, Transport Topped up; having one yardarm higher than the other.

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