Cockbill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cockbill is a verb meaning (archaic, nautical, transitive) To tilt up one end of, so as to make almost vertical.
Meaning
(archaic, nautical, transitive) To tilt up one end of, so as to make almost vertical.
More Meanings
- (archaic, nautical, transitive) To suspend (the anchor) from the cathead im preparation for letting it go.
Example Sentences
to cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning
Word Forms
- cockbills
- cockbilling
- cockbilled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uptilt, list, heel, cail, peak, tilt.
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