Meaning Of The Word Drag anchor

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What's The Definition Of Drag anchor?

drag anchor in American English
to drift because of the failure of the anchor to hold

drag anchor in American English (of a vessel)
to move with a current or wind because an anchor has failed to hold

drag anchor in British English
(of a vessel) to move away from its mooring because the anchor has failed to hold

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