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Anchor (Noun)

Meaning 1

A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Ground Tackle

Hypernyms

  • Claw

Hyponyms

  • Grapnel Anchor
  • Waist Anchor

Related Words

  • Anchor (verb)

Meaning 2

A television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Anchorman
  • Anchorperson

Hypernyms

  • TV Reporter
  • Television Newscaster
  • TV Newsman

Meaning 3

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Keystone
  • Lynchpin
  • Linchpin
  • Mainstay
  • Backbone

Related Words

  • Anchor (verb)
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