anchor lines
Boat securing cables
Anchor lines are the ropes or chains connecting a vessel to its anchor, allowing the anchor to hold the boat in position.
The term extends to any securing lines that keep something stationary: The anchor lines on the tent held firm in the wind.
In climbing and rescue work, anchor lines are fixed ropes attached to secure points.
- tetheringFastening with a line
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- mooringVessel's secured resting place
- hawserThick nautical tethering rope
- cleatShoe spike for grip
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