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anchors

/ˈæŋkərz/

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noun

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

Examples :

"The boat's anchors kept it from drifting away in the harbor. "

nautical sailing ocean vehicle technology

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An 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).

Examples :

"The ship's anchors kept it securely in the harbor during the storm. "

nautical sailing vehicle device technology ocean

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The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)

Examples :

"Before setting sail for open water, the captain checked the anchors to ensure they were in perfect working order, ready to hold the ship securely in any location. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean technical

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Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge.

Examples :

"The family crest displayed two crossed anchors, representing their ancestor's seafaring history. "

nautical heraldry

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Any 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.

Examples :

"The construction workers used strong anchors to hold the suspension bridge cable in place. "

nautical technical device industry building architecture

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A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.

Examples :

"The table of contents uses anchors so you can click on a chapter title and jump directly to that part of the online book. "

computing internet technology

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An anchorman or anchorwoman.

Examples :

"Maria and David are the anchors for the evening news, reporting the day's most important stories. "

media communication job person

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The final runner in a relay race.

Examples :

""Sarah, one of the fastest sprinters on the team, anchors the 4x100 meter relay." "

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A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.

Examples :

"The archer carefully checked that his hand consistently reached his anchors under his jaw before releasing each arrow. "

sport technical

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A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.

Examples :

"The department store and the large grocery store are the anchors of the shopping mall, attracting many shoppers. "

business commerce area

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That which gives stability or security.

Examples :

"For many children, their parents are their anchors in a changing world. "

nautical sailing business economy

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A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.

Examples :

"The brick wall of the old building uses metal anchors to keep it from falling apart. "

architecture building

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Carved 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.

Examples :

"The decorative molding around the museum's entrance featured a repeating pattern of eggs and anchors, giving it a classical feel. "

art architecture style

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One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges.

Examples :

"Under the microscope, the marine sponge's tissue revealed numerous tiny, anchor-shaped structures, which scientists identified as anchors, providing support for the sponge's flexible body. "

biology animal nautical science ocean

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One of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta.

Examples :

"Under a microscope, the biologist observed the numerous tiny, anchor-shaped anchors embedded in the skin of the Synapta sea cucumber. "

biology animal organism part

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The thirty-fifth Lenormand card.

Examples :

"In my Lenormand reading, the Anchors card suggested a need for stability in my career. "

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An anchorite or anchoress.

Examples :

"Sentence: "Living as anchors in remote hermitages, these individuals dedicated their lives to prayer and contemplation." "

religion person soul

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To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

Examples :

"The sailor anchors the boat in the harbor to keep it from drifting away. "

nautical sailing ocean vehicle

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To cast anchor; to come to anchor.

Examples :

"Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream."

nautical sailing vehicle ocean position

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To stop; to fix or rest.

Examples :

"The heavy desk anchors the rug, preventing it from sliding around. "

nautical sailing position technical

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To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.

Examples :

"During the difficult time after her father's death, her close friends really anchored her. "

mind human emotion person aid

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To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.

Examples :

"Maria anchors the evening news on Channel 5. "

media entertainment job

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To be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position.

Examples :

"The heavy snow anchors my car to the driveway, making it impossible to drive to work. "

position nautical

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A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.

Examples :

""The old winery still uses traditional measures, selling their best wine in anchors rather than liters or gallons." "