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anchor

/ˈæŋ.kə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A heavy object used to moor a ship to the bottom of a body of water.

    - "The anchor held the ship steady during the storm."
    - "The sailor dropped the anchor to prevent the boat from drifting."
  • noun

    A person or thing that provides stability or support.

    - "My grandmother is an anchor in my life."
    - "The company's financial stability serves as an anchor for its growth."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæŋ.kɚ/



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  2. /ˈæŋ.kɚ/



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  3. /ˈæŋ.kɚ/



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Synonyms

anchor tenant , bog down , embog , enmire , drop anchor , affix , fix , host , present , support , cease , hold
Rhymes
Words rhyming with anchor
harness , harbor , marjoram , maraschino
Variants
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anchor , anchorless , anchors , at anchor , anchored , anchoring , sea anchor , sea anchors , sheet anchor , sheet anchors , weigh anchor , co-anchor , co-anchored , co-anchoring , co-anchors , coanchor , coanchored , coanchoring , coanchors
Etymology
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The word 'anchor' comes from the Old English word 'ancor', meaning 'hook'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'anker', and the Latin word 'ancora'.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known anchor dates back to around 3500 BC and was discovered in the Mediterranean.

  2. The largest anchor ever made weighed over 15 tons and was used on the French battleship Courbet.

  3. Anchors are often decorated with intricate designs and symbols, such as crosses or roses.

Related Concepts
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  1. mooring: The process of securing a ship to a dock or other fixed point using an anchor.

  2. buoy: A floating object used to mark the location of something underwater, such as a submerged hazard or a fishing spot.

Culture
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Anchors have been used since ancient times to keep ships in place. They have been depicted in art and literature throughout history, often symbolizing safety, stability, and hope. In Christianity, the anchor is a symbol of faith and hope.

How to Memorize "anchor"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, heavy metal object with a curved shape and several long arms or prongs. Imagine the anchor being dropped into the water and digging into the seabed, holding a ship in place.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'anchor' with the idea of stability and security. Think of a safe harbor or a sturdy foundation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Anchors Aweigh' to remember the word 'anchor'. This phrase is also the title of a famous Navy song.

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