Synonyms for anchor

noun

1. A device to keep a vessel from drifting

   stay, tie, cramp, killick, grapnel, kedge, bower, mooring, drag anchor, sea anchor, bow anchor, waist anchor, mushroom anchor, stockless anchor, grappling iron, hook*.

2. Anything that holds

   support, mainstay, ballast, safeguard, stay, security, protection, hold, tie, pillar, staff, fastener, grip, defense, protection, foothold, belay.

3. A person who coordinates a newscast

   newscaster, commentator, anchorman, anchorwoman; see reporter.

cast<strong> or </strong>drop anchor<strong>

weigh anchor

verb

1. To drop an anchor

   make port, tie up, moor, berth, bring a ship in, drop anchor, cast anchor, heave the hook*, lay anchor*, foul the anchor*, carry out the anchor*.

   Antonyms sail*, weigh anchor, set out for sea.

2. To make fast

   tie, secure, attach; see fasten 1.