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Anchors Don't Work The Way You Think
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/15Ever wondered how massive ships stay put? This video dives into the surprising science behind anchors, explaining the catenary curve and why they don't work quite like you might think! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to the shipping industry and learn how things work in the real world.
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massive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
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UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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More force
US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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More spot
US /spɑt/
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UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
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More wrap
US /ræp/
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UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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