[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To move (an anchor) into the position of hanging vertically from the cathead with the bills pointing upwards, as when ready for dropping. Now chiefly historical.

- To set (a yard) at an angle so that one end is higher than the other.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Four Years Voyages of Captain G. Roberts. From cockbill

[], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- With reference to an anchor: in or into the position of hanging vertically from the cathead with the bills pointing upwards, as when ready for dropping; (also with reference to a yard) at an angle, with one end higher than the other.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century. Aphetic from a-cock-bill