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1. anchor
verb. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] fix firmly and stably.
Synonyms
- secure
- fasten
- ground
Antonyms
- unstaple
- unbar
- unzip
- unchain
Etymology
- anker (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Anchor
- betancur
- tanker
- shanker
- sanker
- ranker
- rancor
- manker
- hanker
- danker
- canker
- banker
- anker
How do you pronounce anchor?
Pronounce anchor as ˈæŋkər.
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Sentences with anchor
1. Verb, base form
Then use pan head screws to anchor the screws in place.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Drill a hole in the wall, insert the anchor and use a hammer to tap it into place.
3. Verb, past participle
Once the rope has been tied, cut and anchor to the stakes.
Quotes about anchor
1. People, I guess, generally come to see me do stand-up with a working knowledge of my broad sense of humor on 'The Daily Show'... I don't think anyone would mistake me as an actual anchor.
- John Oliver
2. We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor.
- Ezra Taft Benson
3. My mom taught me the power of love. I learned to focus on the long-term big picture from my father. His sense of humor and light-hearted approach always make me smile. My husband is a pivotal anchor in my life. His influence encourages me to be independent and take risks.
- Padmasree Warrior
2. egg-and-anchor
noun. a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape.
Synonyms
- egg-and-tongue
- molding
- moulding
3. anchor
verb. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] secure a vessel with an anchor.
Synonyms
- drop anchor
- secure
- cast anchor
- fasten
Antonyms
- unwire
- unlock
- unpin
- untie
Etymology
- anker (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. anchor
noun. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.
Synonyms
- sheet anchor
- vessel
- mooring anchor
- waist anchor
- flue
- hook
- claw
- grapnel anchor
- grapnel
- stem
- ground tackle
- watercraft
- fluke
- shank
Antonyms
- straight line
- unhook
- rear
- forbid
Etymology
- anker (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. anchor
noun. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] a central cohesive source of support and stability.
Synonyms
- keystone
- support
- backbone
- linchpin
- lynchpin
Antonyms
- boycott
- disapproval
- invalidate
- negate
Etymology
- anker (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. anchor
noun. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute.
Synonyms
- TV reporter
- television newscaster
- anchorman
- anchorperson
- TV newsman
Antonyms
- disapprove
- disagree
- take
- inactivity
Etymology
- anker (Middle English (1100-1500))