anchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
・UK /'æŋkə(r)/
B2
noun
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- A heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
- Something that provides stability or security.
- Person who presents a news program on TV
verb
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
other
- To present a television or radio program.
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
Examples
The ropes were anchored to the rocks.
The ship cast anchor in the bay. We dropped anchor off a small island.