1. anchor

verb. (ˈæŋkɝ) Fix firmly and stably.
Synonyms
fix fasten secure ground
Antonyms
unfasten detach unbuckle unzip unlock
Etymology
anchor (English)
anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. egg-and-anchor

noun. A decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape.
Synonyms
molding egg-and-tongue moulding egg-and-dart

3. anchor

noun. (ˈæŋkɝ) A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.
Synonyms
waist anchor hook stem ground tackle mooring anchor mushroom anchor sheet anchor claw shank grapnel vessel grapnel anchor watercraft fluke flue
Antonyms
undercharge straight line unhook rear disallow
Etymology
anchor (English)
anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. anchor

verb. (ˈæŋkɝ) Secure a vessel with an anchor.
Synonyms
drop anchor fix fasten secure cast anchor
Antonyms
unfasten unchain unwire unstaple unpin
Etymology
anchor (English)
anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. anchor

noun. (ˈæŋkɝ) A central cohesive source of support and stability.
Synonyms
keystone lynchpin mainstay support linchpin backbone
Antonyms
forbid boycott disapproval negate invalidate
Etymology
anchor (English)
anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. anchor

noun. (ˈæŋkɝ) A television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute.
Synonyms
TV reporter anchorperson TV newsman television reporter anchorman television newscaster
Antonyms
disprove disapprove disagree take inactivity
Etymology
anchor (English)
anker (Middle English (1100-1500))
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