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Killick
UK
/ˈkɪlɪk/
US
/ˈkɪlɪk/
Translation of "killick" into Russian
Definitions
killick
Noun
UK
/ˈkɪlɪk/
US
/ˈkɪlɪk/
A small anchor, especially one made of stone or iron, used for mooring a boat.
The fisherman dropped the killick overboard to secure the boat in the shallow waters.
Royal Navy slang: a leading seaman, so called from the fouled-anchor badge worn on the uniform.
After completing his qualifications, he was promoted to killick and given charge of the deck party.
Killick
Proper noun
A surname of English origin.
Margaret Killick traced her family history back to the 18th century.
Idioms and phrases
weigh the killick
The sailors were ordered to weigh the killick at dawn.
поднять якорь (малый морской якорь)
Морякам был отдан приказ поднять якорь на рассвете.
drop the killick
We decided to drop the killick near the shore to anchor for the night.
бросить якорь (малый якорь)
Мы решили бросить якорь у берега, чтобы встать на якорь на ночь.
cast the killick
The boatman cast the killick to prevent the boat from drifting.
кинуть киллик (небольшой якорь)
Лодочник кинул якорь, чтобы лодка не унесло течением.
tie up to a killick
We managed to tie up to a killick left by another fisherman.
привязаться к киллику
Нам удалось привязаться к якорю, который оставил другой рыбак.
retrieve the killick
It took some effort to retrieve the killick from the muddy bottom.
вытащить киллик (малый якорь)
Понадобилось немало усилий, чтобы вытащить якорь из ила.