ANCHOR

(noun) a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
synonyms : ground tackle
The ship dropped its anchor as it arrived at the dock. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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"
synonyms : backbone , keystone , linchpin , lynchpin , mainstay
(noun) a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
synonyms : anchorman , anchorperson
There was a new anchor on the program today. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) secure a vessel with an anchor
"We anchored at Baltimore"
synonyms : cast anchor , drop anchor
(verb) fix firmly and stably
"anchor the lamppost in concrete"
synonyms : ground
The masons anchored the lampposts in concrete all along the sidewalk. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for anchor

(Tag: Global) n + chor ~ a chord; chord is a straight line connecting two points on a circle and hence is just like fastening something.
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Mnemonics for anchor

(Tag: ) anchor is also a toothpaste brand in india...it holds ur teeth
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(Tag: ) remember logo of Anchor switches ,_|_,. Anchor is used to harbour the ship to the sea shore.
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(Tag: ) or you can tie the chor with rope and call the police...so you are tieing the chor because you want him to be fixed in one place..
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(Tag: ) anchor..split it like an.+chor..a chor(a thief).....and a thief enters your house, so you tie him with rope and plan to drop him down from ur roof.......same wise,..anchor is tied with rope and dropped down from ship or boat
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