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Meanings of lay at anchor in English

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Usage of lay at anchor in English
1
A number of steamers lay at anchor, some working cargo, others idle.
The Vultures
2
A very long, sleek, black boat lay at anchor off the yali.
The devil she knows
3
A sloop with a lateen sail lay at anchor in the rude harbor.
The Adventures of Kathlyn
4
The Greek fleet lay at anchor across the bay of Salamis.
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume...
5
The ship lay at anchor off the coast for several weeks.
The Son of Tarzan
6
Several other small vessels and open boats lay at anchor around.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral: A Story of Naval Adventure
7
We lay at anchor in the harbor for nearly three months.
Dead calm
8
The steamer lay at anchor in the placid blue cove.
Active Service
9
Bivens's yacht lay at anchor in the river just in front of his house.
The Root of Evil
10
The squadron lay at anchor off the harbor of Havre.
Down the Rhine; Or, Young America in Germany
11
Several ships lay at anchor in the East River nearby.
New york: the novel
12
They lay at anchor in river mouth, waiting on propitiousness.
1492
13
The ships lay at anchor that night off Hare Island.
The Mariner of St. Malo : A chronicle of the voyages of Jacques ...
14
A small schooner lay at anchor immediately below the fort.
Young Lion of the Woods / Or, A Story of Early Colonial Days
15
A little farther out lay at anchor two or three frigates and some gun-boats.
Jack Archer: A Tale of the Crimea
16
Ser Jorah, find the docks and see what manner of ships lay at anchor.
A clash of kings
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