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lays an anchor to the windward

lays an anchor to the windward is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 lays an anchor to the windward

What is lays an anchor to the windward the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Lays an anchor to the windward is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lay an anchor to the windward.

Words near lays an anchor to the windward in the dictionary

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

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