Cockbill

Definition of Cockbill

Cock´bill Pronunciation: kǒk´bĭl`

v. t.

1.

(Naut.) To tilt up one end of so as to make almost vertical; as, to cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning.

To cockbill the anchor
to suspend it from the cathead preparatory to letting it go. See Acockbill.

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