Cast Anchor (Verb)
Meaning
Secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The captain ordered to cast anchor at a safe distance from the shore to avoid any damage.
- As the storm approached, the sailors cast anchor to secure the ship from being swept away.
- After several hours of navigating, the crew finally cast anchor at the designated anchorage.
- We cast anchor in the quiet cove, surrounded by lush vegetation and crystal-clear waters.
- They had to cast anchor multiple times before finding the right spot to dock the ship.