anchor

11 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #6,619 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

verb

secure a vessel with an anchor

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/ˈæŋkɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural anchors

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribu

fix firmly and stably

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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