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noun
A light hung out in the rigging at night when a vessel is riding at anchor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: anchor light, riding lamp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: light, light source
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