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anchor

//ˈæŋkər//

Pluralanchors

Definition

A heavy object, typically made of metal, attached to a rope or chain and dropped to the bottom of a body of water to keep a boat or ship in place.

To remember it

Picture the anchor in the stormy sea, its sharp prongs digging into the waves. Think of it as a symbol of stability and control in turbulent times.

Examples

A1
The boat has a heavy anchor.
A2
They dropped the anchor into the sea.
B1
The captain ordered the crew to raise the anchor before departure.
B2
The ship's anchor got stuck on the rocky seabed, so they had to cut the chain.
C1
Having been dragged for miles by the storm, the vessel finally released its anchor to avoid capsizing.
C2
Were the anchor not securely fastened, the yacht would have drifted onto the reef during the night.

Synonyms

mooringweightballastgrapplehook

Objects