noun🔗ShareAncreA 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. "Le capitaine a utilisé l'ancre lourde pour sécuriser le bateau dans le port.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncreAn 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. "L'ancre du bateau le maintenait fermement en place au quai.nauticalsailingvehicletechnologydeviceoceantechnicalitemmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'ensemble du mouillage (ancre, chaîne, etc.)The 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. "L'ensemble du mouillage du navire, avec la chaîne et le guindeau, était crucial pour sécuriser le navire dans le port.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncreRepresentation 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. "Les armoiries de la famille comportaient une ancre d'argent, symbole de leur longue histoire en mer.nauticalheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncre, dispositif de fixationAny 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. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé une grande ancre en bois pour maintenir le nouveau support du pont en place.nauticaltechnologytechnicaldevicemachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncre, point d'ancrageA 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. "L'étudiant a utilisé une ancre dans le rapport pour créer un lien vers la page décrivant le contexte historique de la guerre de Sécession.technologyinternetcomputingcommunicationtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrésentateur, présentatriceAn anchorman or anchorwoman."The anchorwoman on the evening news gave a clear report about the school safety meeting. "La présentatrice du journal du soir a fait un compte rendu clair de la réunion sur la sécurité scolaire.mediacommunicationjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDernier relayeurThe final runner in a relay race."The anchor for the school relay team is a fast sprinter. "Le dernier relayeur de l'équipe de relais scolaire est un sprinteur rapide.sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoint d'ancrageA 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. "L'archer vérifia soigneusement le point d'ancrage sur l'arc avant de viser.sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLocataire principal, locomotive commercialeA 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. "Le nouveau centre commercial est une locomotive commerciale majeure pour l'ensemble du développement, attirant de nombreux clients.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncre, point d'ancrageThat which gives stability or security."The strong family bond is the anchor that keeps us grounded. "Le lien familial fort est l'ancre qui nous maintient ancrés.nauticalbusinesssailingassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncreA metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together."The carpenter used an anchor to connect the two wooden beams. "Le charpentier a utilisé une ancre pour relier les deux poutres en bois.architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrnement en forme d'ancreCarved 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. "L'architecte a utilisé de petites décorations en forme d'ancre dans la moulure au-dessus de la porte.architectureartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpicule en forme d'ancre de certaines épongesOne of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges."The marine biologist carefully examined the sponge, noting the tiny anchor-shaped spicules. "Le biologiste marin a examiné attentivement l'éponge, notant les minuscules spicules en forme d'ancre.biologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncreOne 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. "Les minuscules structures en forme d'ancre du concombre de mer l'aidaient à s'agripper au fond de l'océan.biologyanimalorganismanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'ancreThe thirty-fifth Lenormand card."My tarot card reading today showed the "anchor" card, suggesting a need for stability in my work. "Ma lecture de tarot aujourd'hui a montré la carte de « l'ancre », suggérant un besoin de stabilité dans mon travail.astrologysigntraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnachorète, anachorèteAn anchorite or anchoress."The anchorite lived a solitary life in the monastery. "L'anachorète menait une vie solitaire dans le monastère.religionpersontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAncrerTo 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. "Le capitaine a ancré le petit voilier à la bouée dans le port.nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJeter l'ancre, mouillerTo cast anchor; to come to anchor."Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream."Notre navire (ou le capitaine) a jeté l'ancre dans le chenal.nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAncrer, fixerTo stop; to fix or rest."The tired student anchored himself to his desk, refusing to leave until he finished his homework. "L'étudiant fatigué s'est ancré à son bureau, refusant de partir tant qu'il n'avait pas fini ses devoirs.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir émotionnellement, rassurerTo provide emotional stability for a person in distress."Her supportive grandmother anchored her through the difficult time after her divorce. "Sa grand-mère, qui la soutenait, l'a rassurée pendant la période difficile après son divorce.mindsoulhumanpersonemotionaidfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrésenter une émissionTo perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman."The news reporter anchored the evening news broadcast. "Le présentateur a présenté le journal télévisé du soir.mediajobcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre bloqué, ancrerTo be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position."The heavy workload anchored her to her desk all afternoon. "La lourde charge de travail l'a ancrée à son bureau tout l'après-midi.positionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAncre, barriqueA 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. "La cave a vendu son meilleur Cabernet Sauvignon en barriques, chacune contenant 10 gallons de vin.drinkamountnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
