noun
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Synonyms
ground tackle
noun
a central cohesive source of support and stability
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Examples
- faith is his anchor
- the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
- he is the linchpin of this firm
noun
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
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verb
fix firmly and stably
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Examples
- anchor the lamppost in concrete
verb
secure a vessel with an anchor
Synonyms
cast anchor
drop anchor
Examples
- We anchored at Baltimore