anchor

/ˈæŋ.kə/

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noun

Simple Meaning

a heavy metal object that stops a boat from moving in the water

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“The captain dropped the anchor so we could swim near the beach.”

“She works as the news anchor for the evening show.”

▶Full Definition

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

Synonyms:

hookmooring

Antonyms:

drift

Word Family:

anchoredanchoringanchorman