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anchor

[ˈæŋkər]

anchor Definition

  • 1a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom
  • 2a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation

Using anchor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anchor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship dropped anchor in the harbor.

  • Example

    The news anchor reported on the latest developments.

  • Example

    She is the anchor of the team, always providing stability and leadership.

anchor Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using anchor

  • anchor around someone's neck

    something that is a burden or hindrance to someone

    Example

    His gambling addiction became an anchor around his neck, causing him to lose everything.

  • to come to a stop or rest

    Example

    After a long day of hiking, we finally found a spot to drop anchor and rest for the night.

  • feeling burdened or weighed down by something

    Example

    After the breakup, she felt weighed down like an anchor and couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness.

Phrases with anchor

  • to raise the anchor of a ship in preparation for departure

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to weigh anchor and set sail.

  • to drop anchor and secure a ship in a particular location

    Example

    We cast anchor in a secluded cove and spent the night there.

  • to be anchored in a particular location

    Example

    The ship rode at anchor in the bay for several days.

Origins of anchor

from Old English 'ancor', from Latin 'anchora', from Greek 'ankura'

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Summary: anchor in Brief

An 'anchor' [ˈæŋkər] is a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom. It can also refer to a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation, as in 'She is the anchor of the team.' Phrases like 'weigh anchor' and 'cast anchor' describe the actions of raising or dropping an anchor, while idioms like 'anchor around someone's neck' and 'weighed down like an anchor' use 'anchor' to denote a burden or hindrance.

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