killock
/ˈkɪlək/
noun
- A small anchor or a heavy weight used to hold a boat or ship in place.
- In shallow waters, a killock is often easier to use than a full-sized anchor.
- The fisherman dropped a killock over the side to keep the boat steady while they baited their hooks.
- The old sailor showed the new crew how to secure the killock to the rope.
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