Anchor (Verb)
Meaning 1
Secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to anchor in the secluded bay for the night.
- Their small yacht anchored safely in the quiet harbor.
- After a long journey, they anchored offshore to repair the damaged engine.
- The sailors worked quickly to anchor the ship before the storm arrived.
- The huge cruise liner anchored at the picturesque island to give passengers a day ashore.
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Meaning 2
Fix firmly and stably; "anchor the lamppost in concrete".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.