anchor
noun/ˈæŋkər/
Frequency rank: #4,088 most common English word
Meaning
A heavy object dropped from a ship to keep it in place; to hold steady.
Example sentence
The ship's anchor kept it steady during the storm.
Synonyms & related words
- mooring
- fastening
- weight
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