Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary PowersDivision (I) Individual Volition
Section II. Prospective Volition
3. Contingent Subservience
666. [Means of Safety.] Refuge.
ANCHORAGE, roadstead; breakwater, mole, port, haven; harbor, – of refuge; seaport; pier, jetty, embankment, quay, wharf, landing place; bund, bunder [both Oriental]; water wing [arch.].
COVERT,, shelter, screen, lee wall, wing, shield, umbrella; dashboard, dasher [U. S.], splashboard, mud guard or mudguard, wheel guard.
wall (inclosure) [See Inclosure]; fort (defense) [See Defense].
ANCHOR, sheet anchor, sacred anchor [Gr. & Rom. antiq.], kedge or kedge anchor; Trotman’s -, Martin’s -, mushroom- anchor; killick; grapnel, grappling iron; mainstay; support [See Support]; check [See Hindrance]; ballast.
MEANS OF ESCAPE (escape) [See Escape]; lifeboat, swimming belt, cork jacket, life preserver, buoy, breeches buoy; parachute, plank, stepping-stone.
SAFEGUARD (protection) [See Safety].
jury mast; vent-peg; safety -valve, – lamp; lightning -rod, – conductor.
BAR THE GATE, let the portcullis down; lock -, bolt -, make fast- the door; raise the drawbridge.