sea anchor
Example Sentences
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It was a six-man orange life raft with a sea anchor inside and no visible marine growth or markings.
From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2020
A sea anchor that reduces their speed to about 2 knots, too slow to escape a ship.
From Scientific American • Aug. 9, 2013
By adding a sea anchor on windy days, it will keep a nice bait spread while drifting across or along the edge.
From Time Magazine Archive
The first night they dragged a sea anchor, hoping to stay within sight of other survivors.
From Time Magazine Archive
Stream your sea anchor full out to make your lifeboat as stable and comfortable as possible.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
