kedge

A light anchor used for warping a vessel.

To warp (a vessel) by means of a light anchor.

To move by means of a light anchor.

To warp, as a ship; move by means of a light cable or hawser attached to an anchor, as in a river.

To move by being pulled along with the aid of an anchor.

A small anchor with an iron stock.

Brisk; lively.

Stout; potbellied.

Also kedgy.

To fill; stuff.