01 v. t. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.
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A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.(Naut.) Also: waist anchor See: Anchor
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2.
Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.