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anchor

/'æŋkər/

Synonyms of anchor Antonyms of anchor Examples of anchor Usage of anchor Parts of anchor Definition that contains anchor Words sounding like anchor Explanation of anchor

noun
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
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ground tackle

type of:
hook claw

part of:
watercraft vessel
noun
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
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anchorman anchorperson

type of:
television newscaster television reporter tv newsman tv reporter
verb
fix firmly and stably
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"anchor the lamppost in concrete"

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ground

type of:
fasten fix secure
verb
secure a vessel with an anchor
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"We anchored at Baltimore"

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cast anchor drop anchor

type of:
fasten fix secure
noun
a central cohesive source of support and stability
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"faith is his anchor"

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backbone keystone linchpin lynchpin mainstay

type of:
support

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