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kantra.

to heel to a position from which it is impossible to right one self; to founder

6 characters2 syllables approx.Svenska language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. to heel to a position from which it is impossible to right one self; to founder

    Skeppet kantrade i den hårda vinden
Where this word comes from

Attested since 1765; from Low German kantern with the same meaning; related to kant, "edge".

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