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Anchor

noun

/ˈæŋkər/

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

The ship dropped its anchor near the shore.

anchor of hope

mooring, support, foundation, mainstay, fastener, stabilizer

Entry 1

mooring, support, foundation, mainstay

Entry 2

mooring, fastener, stabilizer, support, mainstay

drift, release, instability

drop anchor, weigh anchor, news anchor, lift anchor, anchor point

Entry 1

drop anchor, weigh anchor, news anchor

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drop anchor, lift anchor, anchor point, news anchor

a person who establishes an institution or company; as a verb, to fail or sink

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

noun: the land along the edge of the sea; verb: to move easily without effort or power

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without...

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.