acock·​bill | \ ə-ˈkäk-ˌbil\

Definition of acockbill

1 of an anchor : in place at the cathead or bow and ready to be dropped
2 of a ship's yards : in a tipped-up position : at an angle to the deck

History and Etymology for acockbill

acock + bill (end of an anchor)

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