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| 1. | [ noun ] (nautical) a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving | |
| Synonyms: | ground_tackle | |
| Related terms: | hook sheet_anchor grapnel mushroom_anchor mooring_anchor vessel shank fluke | |
| 2. | [ verb ] fix firmly and stably | |
| Synonyms: | ground | |
| Examples: | "anchor the lamppost in concrete" |
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| Related terms: | fasten | |
| 3. | [ verb ] secure a vessel with an anchor | |
| Synonyms: | drop_anchor cast_anchor | |
| Examples: | "We anchored at Baltimore" |
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| Related terms: | fasten | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
| Synonyms: | backbone lynchpin linchpin keystone mainstay | |
| Examples: | "faith is his anchor" "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money" "he is the linchpin of this firm" |
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| Related terms: | support | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (television,news) a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute | |
| Synonyms: | anchorperson anchorman | |
| Related terms: | TV_reporter | |
| Similar spelling: |
anchorman anchorite anchorage Anshar Angora Anser Anker angry anger |
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