SURGE (3)

Surge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Surged (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Surging (?).] [[Cf. F. surgir to cast anchor, to land. Cf. Surge, n.]] (Naut.) To let go or slacken suddenly, as a rope; as, to surge a hawser or messenger; also, to slacken the rope about (a capstan).