καθέλκω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From κᾰθ- +‎ ἕλκω (drag).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

κᾰθέλκω (kathélkō)

  1. (shipping) to draw to the see, launch
  2. to drag down

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καθέλκω (kathélkō).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaˈθelˈko/
  • Hyphenation: κα‧θέλ‧κω

Verb

καθέλκω (kathélko) (past καθείλκυσα, passive καθέλκομαι)

  1. (shipping, formal, learned) Alternative form of καθελκύω (kathelkýo, launch)

Conjugation