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laying an anchor to the windward

laying an anchor to the windward is the present participle and gerund of lay an anchor to the windward.

Meaning of lay an anchor to the windward

Verb

lay an anchor to the windward (third-person singular simple present lays an anchor to the windward, present participle laying an anchor to the windward, simple past and past participle laid an anchor to the windward)

  1. (dated, idiomatic) To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
    Synonyms:
    cast an anchor to the windward, put an anchor to the windward

Questions about laying an anchor to the windward

What is laying an anchor to the windward the present participle and gerund of?
Laying an anchor to the windward is the present participle and gerund of lay an anchor to the windward.

Words near laying an anchor to the windward in the dictionary

  1. laying
  2. laying a finger on
  3. laying a glove on
  4. laying a hand on
  5. laying about
  6. laying an anchor to the windward
  7. laying an egg
  8. laying aside
  9. laying at someone's door
  10. laying away
  11. laying back

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