Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Killock \Kil"lock\, n. [Cf. Scot. killick ``the flue [fluke] of
an anchor.'' --Jamieson.]
A small anchor; also, a kind of anchor formed by a stone
inclosed by pieces of wood fastened together. [Written also
killick.]"DSK" wrote in message
...
Jim Conlin wrote:
I recollect the generic term "kellet" and that there was a commercial
product called "Rode Rider".


Isn't "killock" also used for that? Nautical terminolgy
isn't a high precision science.

In the Hornblower books, occasionally they use a cannon
barrel as a kellet, for better holding & security. Kind of
drastic but then Hornblower *never* dragged anchor!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King