cockbill Sentence Examples
- The sailors worked diligently to cockbill the anchor as the ship prepared to set sail.
- With a swift motion, the captain ordered the crew to cockbill the anchor, signaling the beginning of their voyage.
- As the storm approached, the captain decided to cockbill the anchor to ensure the ship's safety.
- In the calm harbor, the crew carefully cockbilled the anchor, readying the ship for its next journey.
- The old sailor taught the new recruits how to properly cockbill the anchor to prevent it from dragging.
- With practiced hands, the sailors quickly cockbilled the anchor, eager to explore the uncharted waters ahead.
- During the fierce gale, the captain shouted commands to cockbill the anchor, securing the ship against the raging sea.
- The first mate supervised the crew as they worked together to cockbill the anchor, ensuring it held fast against the strong currents.
- In the early morning light, the sailors gathered on deck to cockbill the anchor and begin their day's work.
- With the anchor securely cockbilled, the ship awaited the captain's order to embark on its next adventure.
cockbill Meaning
Webster
cockbill (v. t.)
To tilt up one end of so as to make almost vertical; as, to cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cockbill
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To tilt up one end of so as to make almost vertical; as, to cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning.
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The sailors worked diligently to cockbill the anchor as the ship prepared to set sail.
With a swift motion, the captain ordered the crew to cockbill the anchor, signaling the beginning of their voyage.
As the storm approached, the captain decided to cockbill the anchor to ensure the ship's safety.
In the calm harbor, the crew carefully cockbilled the anchor, readying the ship for its next journey.
