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an·chor
 anchor
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy object that is dropped from a boat or ship by a cable to keep the vessel from moving.
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| definition 2: |
something that keeps something else stable or in place.
Our love for one another is our family's anchor.- synonyms:
- prop, security
- similar words:
- foundation, mainstay, rock, support
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
anchored, anchoring, anchors |
| definition 1: |
to make secure or hold steady.
She anchored the tent to the ground with ropes and stakes.- synonyms:
- fix, secure
- similar words:
- bind, fasten, hook, moor
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| definition 2: |
to keep a boat in place with an anchor.
They anchored close to the island.- synonyms:
- moor
- similar words:
- dwell, reside, rest
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| related words: |
dock, fix, land, root |
| derivation: |
anchorable (adj.) |
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