n.
- a heavy object used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes.
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(anchors)
Brit. informal the brakes of a car.
- chiefly N. Amer. an anchorman or anchorwoman.
v.
- moor with an anchor.
▸secure firmly in position.
- chiefly N. Amer. present and coordinate (a television or radio programme).
Phrase
- at anchor
moored with an anchor.
Etymology
OE ancor, ancra, via L. from Gk ankura; reinforced in ME by OFr. ancre.