noun🔗ShareAnkerA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement."The captain used the heavy anchor to secure the boat in the harbor. "Der Kapitän benutzte den schweren Anker, um das Boot im Hafen zu sichern.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerAn iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501)."The boat's anchor held it firmly in place at the dock. "Der Anker des Bootes hielt es fest am Dock.nauticalsailingvehicletechnologydeviceoceantechnicalitemmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerausrüstungThe combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)"The ship's anchor, along with the rode and windlass, was crucial for securing the vessel in the harbor. "Der Anker des Schiffs, zusammen mit der Ankerkette und der Ankerwinde, war entscheidend, um das Schiff im Hafen zu sichern.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerRepresentation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge."The family's crest featured a silver anchor, a symbol of their long history at sea. "Das Familienwappen zeigte einen silbernen Anker, ein Symbol ihrer langen Seefahrtsgeschichte.nauticalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnker, HalterungAny instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place."The construction workers used a large wooden anchor to hold the new bridge support in place. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten eine große hölzerne Halterung, um die neue Brückenstütze an Ort und Stelle zu halten.nauticaltechnologytechnicaldevicemachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnker, AnkerpunktA marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink."The student used an anchor in the report to link to the page describing the historical context of the Civil War. "Der Student verwendete einen Anker in dem Bericht, um auf die Seite zu verlinken, die den historischen Kontext des Bürgerkriegs beschreibt.technologyinternetcomputingcommunicationtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNachrichtensprecher, ModeratorAn anchorman or anchorwoman."The anchorwoman on the evening news gave a clear report about the school safety meeting. "Die Nachrichtensprecherin in den Abendnachrichten gab einen klaren Bericht über die Schul-Sicherheits-Sitzung ab.mediacommunicationjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlussläuferThe final runner in a relay race."The anchor for the school relay team is a fast sprinter. "Der Schlussläufer für das Schulstaffelteam ist ein schneller Sprinter.sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerpunktA point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot."The archer carefully checked the anchor point on the bow before aiming. "Der Schütze überprüfte sorgfältig den Ankerpunkt am Bogen, bevor er zielte.sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkermieter, ZugpferdA superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area."The new shopping mall is a major anchor for the entire development, attracting many customers. "Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist ein wichtiger Ankermieter für die gesamte Entwicklung und zieht viele Kunden an.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnker, HaltThat which gives stability or security."The strong family bond is the anchor that keeps us grounded. "Das starke Familienband ist der Anker, der uns am Boden hält.nauticalbusinesssailingassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerA metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together."The carpenter used an anchor to connect the two wooden beams. "Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Anker, um die beiden Holzbalken zu verbinden.architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerform, AnkerornamentCarved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament."The architect used small anchor carvings in the molding above the doorway. "Der Architekt verwendete kleine Ankerornamente in der Formung über der Tür.architectureartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerförmige Spicula von bestimmten SchwämmenOne of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges."The marine biologist carefully examined the sponge, noting the tiny anchor-shaped spicules. "Der Meeresbiologe untersuchte den Schwamm sorgfältig und bemerkte die winzigen ankerförmigen Spicula.biologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkerOne of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta."The sea cucumber's tiny anchor-like structures helped it grip the ocean floor. "Die winzigen ankerartigen Strukturen der Seegurke halfen ihr, sich am Meeresboden festzuhalten.biologyanimalorganismanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer AnkerThe thirty-fifth Lenormand card."My tarot card reading today showed the "anchor" card, suggesting a need for stability in my work. "Meine Tarotkartenlesung zeigte heute die Karte „Anker“, was auf ein Bedürfnis nach Stabilität in meiner Arbeit hindeutet.astrologysigntraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnachoret, EinsiedlerAn anchorite or anchoress."The anchorite lived a solitary life in the monastery. "Der Anachoret lebte ein einsames Leben im Kloster.religionpersontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnkernTo connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point."The captain anchored the small sailboat to the buoy in the harbor. "Der Kapitän hat das kleine Segelboot an der Boje im Hafen verankert.nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnkernTo cast anchor; to come to anchor."Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream."Unser Schiff (oder der Kapitän) ankerte in der Fahrrinne.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnkern, festmachenTo stop; to fix or rest."The tired student anchored himself to his desk, refusing to leave until he finished his homework. "Der müde Schüler verankerte sich an seinem Schreibtisch und weigerte sich zu gehen, bis er seine Hausaufgaben erledigt hatte.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden emotional unterstützen, Halt gebenTo provide emotional stability for a person in distress."Her supportive grandmother anchored her through the difficult time after her divorce. "Ihre unterstützende Großmutter gab ihr in der schwierigen Zeit nach der Scheidung emotionalen Halt.mindsoulhumanpersonemotionaidfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAls Moderator auftretenTo perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman."The news reporter anchored the evening news broadcast. "Der Nachrichtensprecher moderierte die Abendnachrichtensendung.mediajobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFeststecken, verankernTo be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position."The heavy workload anchored her to her desk all afternoon. "Die hohe Arbeitsbelastung fesselte sie den ganzen Nachmittag an ihren Schreibtisch.positionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnkermaß, FassA measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity."The winery sold their best Cabernet Sauvignon in anchors, each one containing 10 gallons of wine. "Die Weinkellerei verkaufte ihren besten Cabernet Sauvignon in Ankermaßen, von denen jedes 10 Gallonen Wein enthielt.drinkamountnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
