definition of the word acockbill

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Prefix a- + cock + bill: with bills cocked up.

acockbill

(nautical) Hanging at the cathead, ready to let go, as an anchor.
(nautical) Topped up; having one yardarm higher than the other.

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Categories: Nautical | English adverbs

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