anchors

Pronunciation: US [ˈæŋkər] UK [ˈæŋkə(r)]

v.Anchor holding fixed; anchor mooring (vessel)
n.Rely on the metaphor; support; hanging anchor; raise the anchor
WebAnchor point anchor; anchor

Synonyms

anchorperson newscaster newsreader

Definitions in English

n.	1. a heavy object that is dropped into the water to prevent a boat from moving 2. someone who presents a television or radio program, especially the news 3. someone or something that is strong and reliable, and so makes people feel safe and confident 4. an important store or business that attracts other businesses to the area where it is
v.	1. to prevent a boat from moving by dropping its anchor into the water 2. to present a television or radio program, especially the news 3. to fix something firmly somewhere

Other Forms

Example Sentences

It was not possible to anchor the fleet.
Source: Southey
An enormous couch on which two young women were buoyed up as though upon an anchored balloon.
Source: Scott Fitzgerald

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