best bower

noun

: a ship's spare anchor about the same size as the bowers usually used and often about 15 percent heavier

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of best bower was in 1647

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“Best bower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%20bower. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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