How Do You Spell KEDGE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Kedge is a nautical term that refers to a small anchor used to maneuver a ship. The word is spelled as [kedʒ] in IPA phonetic transcription, which indicates that it has two syllables with the stress on the first one. The "k" sound is pronounced at the beginning, followed by the short "e" vowel sound, and then the "dʒ" sound that stands for a combination of "d" and "ʒ" phonemes. The spelling of kedge accurately represents its pronunciation in English.

KEDGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Kedge:

    Kedge is a nautical term that can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, kedge refers to the act of maneuvering a ship by using a smaller anchor, known as a kedge anchor, in order to pull or tow the vessel in a desired direction. This technique is usually employed in situations where the ship is unable to move forward due to unfavorable wind or tide conditions or when it needs assistance in navigating tight spaces such as a narrow channel or harbor. The process involves dropping the kedge anchor ahead of the ship and then winching or otherwise pulling on the anchor cable to effectively drag the ship forward.

    As a noun, kedge represents the small anchor used in the kedge maneuver. This type of anchor is lightweight and portable, making it easier to handle and transport than the ship's primary anchor. The kedge anchor is typically attached to a length of anchor cable or rope, allowing it to be deployed and retrieved as needed. The design of a kedge anchor often features multiple flukes or arms that help it to dig into the seabed and provide stability when being used to move a ship. Overall, kedge anchors play a crucial role in the process of kedging, allowing ship crews to overcome challenging navigation situations and ensure safe passage.

  2. • A small anchor used to keep a ship steady in a harbour or river, particularly at the time of the tide, or to remove her from one part to another.
    • To move a ship by means of a kedge, as in a river.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for KEDGE

  • kwdge
  • ksdge
  • kddge
  • krdge
  • k4dge
  • k3dge
  • kesge
  • kexge
  • kecge
  • kefge
  • keege
  • kedfe
  • kedve
  • kedbe
  • kedhe
  • kedye
  • kedte
  • kedgw
  • kedgs

Etymology of KEDGE

The word "kedge" has its origins in Middle English. It comes from the Old English word "cycgan" or "cycgan", which meant to speak or utter loudly. Over time, the word evolved to "kedge", which originally referred to any kind of small anchor or device used to maneuver a ship. Nowadays, "kedge" is commonly used as a verb, meaning to move a ship by towing or pulling it with a smaller boat or anchor.

Similar spelling words for KEDGE

Conjugate verb Kedge

CONDITIONAL

I would kedge
you would kedge
he/she/it would kedge
we would kedge
they would kedge

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be kedging
you would be kedging
he/she/it would be kedging
we would be kedging
they would be kedging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have kedge
you would have kedge
he/she/it would have kedge
we would have kedge
they would have kedge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been kedging
you would have been kedging
he/she/it would have been kedging
we would have been kedging
they would have been kedging

FUTURE

I will kedge
you will kedge
he/she/it will kedge
we will kedge
they will kedge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be kedging
you will be kedging
he/she/it will be kedging
we will be kedging
they will be kedging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have kedged
you will have kedged
he/she/it will have kedged
we will have kedged
they will have kedged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been kedging
you will have been kedging
he/she/it will have been kedging
we will have been kedging
they will have been kedging

IMPERATIVE

you kedge
we let´s kedge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to kedge

PAST

I kedged
you kedged
he/she/it kedged
we kedged
they kedged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was kedging
you were kedging
he/she/it was kedging
we were kedging
they were kedging

PAST PARTICIPLE

kedged

PAST PERFECT

I had kedged
you had kedged
he/she/it had kedged
we had kedged
they had kedged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been kedging
you had been kedging
he/she/it had been kedging
we had been kedging
they had been kedging

PRESENT

I kedge
you kedge
he/she/it kedges
we kedge
they kedge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am kedging
you are kedging
he/she/it is kedging
we are kedging
they are kedging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

kedging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have kedged
you have kedged
he/she/it has kedged
we have kedged
they have kedged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been kedging
you have been kedging
he/she/it has been kedging
we have been kedging
they have been kedging

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