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Webster 1913 Edition


Acockbill

A-cock′billˊ

,
adv.
[Prefix
a-
+
cock
+
bill
: with bills cocked up.]
(Naut.)
(a)
Hanging at the cathead, ready to let go, as an anchor.
(b)
Topped up; having one yardarm higher than the other.