swing at anchor
verbDefinitions
To remain in port for a prolonged period of time without sailing.
- Aaand any idea of asking for reinforcements was put off by the likely candidates: even-more-obsolete ironclad vessels and coastal-defense units which were swinging at anchor across the bay.
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