Cockbill Definition

verb

(nautical) To tilt up one end of, so as to make almost vertical.

To cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning.
Wiktionary

(nautical) To suspend (the anch) from the cathead preparatory to letting it go.

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Origin of Cockbill

  • See cock to set erect.

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