French Meaning of sheet anchor

ancre de miséricorde

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Definitions and Meaning of sheet anchor in English

Wordnet

sheet anchor (n)

spare anchor for use in emergency

Webster

sheet anchor (v. t.)

A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.

Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge.

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ancre de miséricorde

spare anchor for use in emergencyA large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor., Anythin

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sheet => Feuille, sheesha => Narguilé, sheerwater => puffin, sheerly => purement, sheering => cisaillement,