drop

, or droop.

When a line diverges from a parallel or a curve. It is also a name generally used to the courses, but sometimes given to the depth of the square sails in general; as, "Her main top-sail drops seventeen yards." The depth of a sail from head to foot amidships.

♦ To drop anchor is simply to anchor: underfoot, in calms, a kedge or stream is dropped to prevent drift.

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