anchor

[US]/ˈæŋkə(r)/
[UK]/ˈæŋkər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. something (or someone) that provides a sense of security
vt. to drop anchor to take on the role of a host
vt. & vi. to fasten (something) securely

Phrases & Collocations

news anchor

drop anchor

anchor point

at anchor

anchor rod

anchor bolt

anchor rope

cable anchor

cast anchor

anchor chain

anchor bar

steel anchor

anchor wire

anchor pile

gas anchor

anchor plate

anchor device

ride at anchor

ground anchor

screw anchor

Example Sentences

The anchor is apeak.

the boat's anchor would not hold.

The ship cast anchor for the night.

The anchor fell plump into the sea.

The anchor fell afoul of the wreckage.

They lay at anchor outside the harbour.

the European Community is the economic anchor of the New Europe.

the ship was anchored in the lee of the island.

The anchor line fouled on a rock.

hove the anchor up and set sail.

the ship was held fast by the anchor chain.

anchoring off Blue Bay.

a large cedar barque rode at anchor .

The ship anchored off the island.

The ship anchored along the shore.

We anchored the hammock to the tree.

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