anchor

Definition

• n. a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
• n. a central cohesive source of support and stability
• n. a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
• v. fix firmly and stably

Word forms

Present participle

anchoring

Third person singular

anchors

Past tense

anchored

Past participle

anchored

Example sentences

1. n.

   The sailor dropped the anchor to keep the boat from drifting away.

2. vt.

   We decided to anchor the yacht near the island to enjoy the beautiful view.

3. 計

   In programming, an anchor is used to link to a specific part of a webpage.