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mushroom anchor [′məsh‚rüm ‚aŋ·kər]
(naval architecture) A large anchor having the approximate shape of a mushroom, capable of grasping the ground whichever way it falls; used mainly where the bottom is sandy or muddy for permanent moorings of light ships and moorings of modern submarines. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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