Killick Meaning in English
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التعريف
A 'killick' is a small anchor, especially one made from a stone attached to a wooden frame, used on small boats.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Killick' is nautical and rare in modern use. Most commonly found in British or maritime English, especially in historical or regional stories. Today, 'anchor' is used more widely. Don't confuse with 'killick' as navy slang for a leading seaman in some contexts.
جمل نموذجية
Local fishermen make their own killicks from whatever materials are at hand.
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Back then, every kid on the island knew how to tie a killick for their own raft.
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The small boat needed a killick to stay in one place.
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They made a killick using a big rock and some rope.
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A killick is often used on fishing boats in shallow water.
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He tossed the killick overboard to anchor the skiff.
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