The descent of the anchor into the water when let go.
·noun A noise made by striking upon or in a liquid. II. Splash ·vt To spatter water, mud, ·etc., up...
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·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Plunge>>. ...
A pitching discharge of shot from a higher level, at such an angle that the shot do not ricochet. ...
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