anchor (Meaning)
anchor (n)
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
a central cohesive source of support and stability
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
anchor (v)
fix firmly and stably
secure a vessel with an anchor
anchor (n.)
A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus retains the ship in a particular station.
Any instrument or contrivance serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a contrivance to hold the end of a bridge cable, or other similar part; a contrivance used by founders to hold the core of a mold in place.
Fig.: That which gives stability or security; that on which we place dependence for safety.
An emblem of hope.
A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.
Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; -- a part of the ornaments of certain moldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.
One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges; also, one of the calcareous spinules of certain Holothurians, as in species of Synapta.
An anchoret.
anchor (v. t.)
To place at anchor; to secure by an anchor; as, to anchor a ship.
To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to anchor the cables of a suspension bridge.
anchor (v. i.)
To cast anchor; to come to anchor; as, our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream.
To stop; to fix or rest.
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anchor Sentence Examples
- The ship dropped anchor in the calm harbor, bringing an end to the long and arduous journey.
- The news anchor reported the breaking story with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
- The rock served as a sturdy anchor for the boat, preventing it from drifting in the current.
- He used the anchor to secure the tent firmly to the ground, ensuring it would withstand the strong winds.
- The mountain climber relied on a strong anchor to secure the safety rope during the ascent.
- The anchor tattoo on his forearm symbolized stability and resilience through life's challenges.
- The anchor store in the shopping mall attracted a constant flow of customers to the surrounding shops.
- The television studio had a designated area where the news anchor could deliver the evening broadcast.
- The anchorwoman's soothing voice served as a comforting anchor during the turbulent news report.
- As the team captain, he acted as the anchor, providing stability and leadership to his teammates.
FAQs About the word anchor
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The ship dropped anchor in the calm harbor, bringing an end to the long and arduous journey.
The news anchor reported the breaking story with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
The rock served as a sturdy anchor for the boat, preventing it from drifting in the current.
He used the anchor to secure the tent firmly to the ground, ensuring it would withstand the strong winds.
