Anchor
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋkər/
Anchor (noun)
- heavy object dropped into water to keep a boat in place
- person who reads news on TV or radio
- someone who provides stability or support in a situation
Examples
- The anchor held the ship in place during the storm.
- They dropped the anchor to prevent drifting.
Common collocations: drop the anchor, weigh anchor, anchor chain, news anchor, anchor desk
Anchor (verb)
- to drop a heavy object into water to keep a boat still
- to read and present news on TV or radio
Examples
- They anchored the boat near the shore.
- We need to anchor the yacht before sunset.