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Meaning of the word anchor in English

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anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
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Noun

1.

a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the seabed

Example:
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The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
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The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
Synonym:
grapplehookmooring
2.

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example:
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Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
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The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
Synonym:
mainstaylinchpinbackbonepillar
3.

a person who presents a television or radio program, especially the main presenter of a news program

Example:
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The news anchor reported live from the scene.
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She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
Synonym:
presenterbroadcasterhostnewscaster

Verb

1.

moor (a vessel) to the seabed by means of an anchor

Example:
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We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
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The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
Synonym:
moorberthdocktie up
2.

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

Example:
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The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
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His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
Synonym:
establishrootgroundbase
3.

act as a presenter for (a television or radio program)

Example:
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She will anchor the evening news tonight.
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He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
Synonym:
presenthostmoderatefront
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