English dictionary

anchor

/'/&//N/k/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

noun.artifact

Synonyms ground tackle

Source: WordNet 3.0
a central cohesive source of support and stability

noun.cognition

Examples
Faith is his anchor.

Synonyms backbone keystone linchpin lynchpin mainstay

Source: WordNet 3.0
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

noun.person

Synonyms anchorman anchorperson

Source: WordNet 3.0
A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus retains the ship in a particular station.

noun

Source: webster1913
An anchoret.

noun

Source: webster1913

fix firmly and stably

verb.contact

Examples
Anchor the lamppost in concrete.

Synonyms ground

Source: WordNet 3.0
secure a vessel with an anchor

verb.contact

Examples
We anchored at Baltimore.

Synonyms cast anchor drop anchor

Source: WordNet 3.0
To place at anchor; to secure by an anchor; as, to <i>anchor</i> a ship.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cast anchor; to come to anchor; as, our ship (or the captain) <i>anchored</i> in the stream.

verb

Source: webster1913