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Small anchor used to move or turn a ship (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kedge

(Other definitions for kedge that I've seen before include "Use hawser" , "Lively" , "Small anchor" , "Move boat" , "Light anchor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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