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The Sailor's Word-Book

Said of the anchor when it has been dropped on bad holding ground, or is dislodged from its bed by the violence of the wind and sea, and is dragged along by the vessel, or is tripped by insufficient length of cable.


♦ Coming round on her heel. Turning in the same spot.

♦ Coming the old soldier. Petty manœuvring.

♦ Coming-up glass. (See double-image micrometer.)

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