anchor

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈæŋ.kə/
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/
Noun
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

2 Definition

An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).

3 Definition

The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)

4 Definition

Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge.

5 Definition

Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.

6 Definition

A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.

7 Definition

An anchorman or anchorwoman.

8 Definition

The final runner in a relay race.

9 Definition

A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.

10 Definition

A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.

Synonyms
anchor tenant
11 Definition

That which gives stability or security.

12 Definition

A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.

13 Definition

Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.

14 Definition

One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges.

15 Definition

One of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta.

16 Definition

The thirty-fifth Lenormand card.

17 Definition

An anchorite or anchoress.

18 Definition

A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

2 Definition

To cast anchor; to come to anchor.

Example Sentences
  • Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream.
3 Definition

To stop; to fix or rest.

4 Definition

To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.

5 Definition

To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.

6 Definition

To be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position.