anchors

[US]/ˈæŋkərz/
[UK]/ˈæŋkər z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Things that provide a sense of security, or people who do so.
v.To drop anchor; to host (a television program etc.); to fasten (something) securely.

Phrases & Collocations

anchor a story

drop anchor

anchors to reality

anchor points

anchor text

anchors of stability

anchor bias

historical anchors

Example Sentences

the ship used anchors to stay in place.

she anchored her boat at the pier.

the anchors held firm in the storm.

they dropped anchor and waited for the tide to change.

the ship's anchors weighed several tons.

he used anchors to secure the tent in the wind.

the anchors were rusty and needed replacing.

he used the anchors to hold down the tarp.

the crew raised the anchor and set sail.

the anchors were visible from the shore.

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