Definition of Anchor

Noun

  • a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
  • a central cohesive source of support and stability
    "faith is his anchor"
    "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"
    "he is the linchpin of this firm"
  • a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
    - ground tackle

Verb

  • secure a vessel with an anchor
    "We anchored at Baltimore"
    - cast anchor - drop anchor
  • fix firmly and stably
    "anchor the lamppost in concrete"
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Unscramble anchor

70 unscramble word found using the letters anchor.
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