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 anchor anchor /ˈæŋkər/

noun

  1. () A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving  ( ground tackle , anchor )
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
     The ship's anchor was dropped to keep it from drifting away
    The ship's anchor was dropped to keep it from drifting away
  2. () A central cohesive source of support and stability  ( keystone , linchpin , lynchpin , anchor , backbone , mainstay )
    a central cohesive source of support and stability
     Faith is his anchor
    faith is his anchor
     The keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
    the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money
     He is the linchpin of this firm
    he is the linchpin of this firm
  3. A television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute  ( anchor , anchorman , anchorperson )
    a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

verb

  1. () Secure a vessel with an anchor  ( cast anchor , drop anchor , anchor )
    secure a vessel with an anchor
     We anchored at Baltimore
    We anchored at Baltimore
  2. () Fix firmly and stably  ( ground , anchor )
    fix firmly and stably
     Anchor the lamppost in concrete
    anchor the lamppost in concrete