Definition Anchor Meaning In English
English language learners definition of anchor.
Definition anchor meaning in english. Any of various devices dropped by a chain cable or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object typically having broad hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold. Any similar device for holding fast or checking motion. Anchor boat bring one s arse to an anchor to be seated and still likened to a ship being moored in place by an anchor. Nautical terms any of several devices usually of steel attached to a vessel by a cable and dropped overboard so as to grip the bottom and restrict the vessel s movement.
A person or thing that provides strength and support. Modern usage is storm anchor for the heaviest anchor with the longest rode best bower or simply. A heavy device that is attached to a boat or ship by a rope or chain and that is thrown into the water to hold the boat or ship in place. Primarily heard in uk.
Entry 1 of 2. An anchor is a heavy hooked object that is dropped from a boat into the water at the end of a chain in order to make the boat stay in one place. Jump to other results. A heavy metal object usually shaped like a cross with curved arms on a strong rope or chain.
An anchor of stones. Nautical a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. We raised the anchor and set sail. The rock provided an anchor for the rope.
A heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place.