killick

[ kil-ik ]

noun

1. a small anchor or weight for mooring a boat, sometimes consisting of a stone secured by pieces of wood.
2. any anchor.

killick

/ ˈkɪlɪk; ˈkɪlək /

noun

1. nautical a small anchor, esp one made of a heavy stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of killick¹

First recorded in 1620–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of killick¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Killick was arrested after repeatedly breaking the restraining order through messages he left on Twitter.

From BBC

Network Rail Wessex route director Mark Killick said it would have "a massive effect on customers".

From BBC

Susan Killick lives in South Tonbridge with her sister.

From BBC

Mark Killick, Network Rail Wessex route director, said: "Last year's collision at Salisbury is a stark reminder of the very real risk autumn presents to the railway and the need for us to constantly evolve our approach to managing leaf fall."

From BBC

“If they don’t understand us, we’re going to make them understand,” said Pierre Killick Cemelus, who sweated as he struggled to keep pace with thousands of other protesters marching during a recent demonstration.

From Seattle Times