verb🔗ShareTo connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point."The fishing boat anchored in the bay, allowing the passengers to fish comfortably. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cast anchor; to come to anchor."Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream."nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo stop; to fix or rest."The small boat was anchored in the calm bay, preventing it from drifting away. "positionnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo provide emotional stability for a person in distress."During the storm, her best friend's calm voice on the phone anchored her and helped her feel safe. "emotionmindpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman."Maria anchored the evening news while John was on vacation. "mediajobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position."The heavy snow anchored my car to the driveway, and I couldn't get to work. "positionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor."an anchored cross"nauticaltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
