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'anchor' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'anchor' with 5 example sentences.


anchor noun

: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

: a central cohesive source of support and stability

: a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

anchor verb

: fix firmly and stably

: secure a vessel with an anchor


  • A large number of boats lay at anchor in the bay.
  • I have a tattoo of an anchor on my right arm.
  • Every ship needs an anchor.
  • Let's drop anchor here.
  • The ship cast anchor at Kobe.
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