| v. i. | 1. | (Naut.) To move (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.[ imp. & p. p. Kedged (kĕjd); p. pr. & vb. n. Kedging.] |
| n. | 1. | (Naut.) A small anchor used whenever a large one can be dispensed with. See Kedge, v. t., and Anchor, n. |