Anchor — synonyms, definition

1. anchor (Noun)

anchorman anchorperson backbone ballast base berth counterbalance cramp dock foundation grapnel grappling iron ground tackle hold keystone linchpin lynchpin mainstay moor mooring • • •

anchor (Noun) — A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.

anchor (Noun) — A central cohesive source of support and stability. ex. "faith is his anchor"

anchor (Noun) — A television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute.

TV newsman TV reporter claw hook support television newscaster television reporter anchorwoman grapnel grapnel anchor mooring anchor mushroom anchor sheet anchor waist anchor flue fluke shank stem vessel watercraft

2. anchor (Verb)

affix attach berth cast anchor clamp drop anchor fasten fix firmly grip ground lash lock moor press secure secure with an anchor snap squeeze tie down tie up

anchor (Verb) — Fix firmly and stably. ex. "anchor the lamppost in concrete"

anchor (Verb) — Secure a vessel with an anchor. ex. "We anchored at Baltimore" ex. "We cast anchor at Baltimore" ex. "We dropped anchor at Baltimore"

anchor (Verb) — Serve as an anchorperson.

fasten fix secure