Anchor synonyms
ăng'kər
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The definition of attach is to make oneself connected or known or to personally connect through strong feelings of kindness and caring.
drag anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
The definition of a stay is a visit somewhere.
To protect or guard
killick
A small anchor; often, an anchor weighted with or using a stone
heave the hook
To drop an anchor
A telephone service that allows one to temporarily interrupt a call without severing the connection.
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drop anchor
secure a vessel with an anchor
Protection or defense against attack, interference, espionage, etc.
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
make port
To drop an anchor
To provide with a circuit for communicating by telephone
(Intransitive) To be activated, as by a signal or an event.
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Fasten is defined as to join one thing to another, or to secure.
To put into a stable or unalterable form:
windlass (related)
bow anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
waist anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
stockless anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
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move (related)
To be disposed of by sale:
detach (antonym)
(Military) To separate for a special object or use.
To provide with an abiding emotional attachment:
To fasten, attach, or bind together or to something else, as with string, cord, or rope made secure by knotting, etc.
cast anchor
secure a vessel with an anchor
anchor-chain (related)
fairlead (related)
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eyebolt (related)
buoy (related)
outrigger (related)
The act of a person or thing that moors
An essential part of something that provides support.
The definition of a staff is a long stick used for walking or a group of workers.
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A tight hold; a firm grasp:
Defense is defined as protection or the act of guarding.
The definition of a foothold is a place of stability where you can put your foot while climbing or the state of being secure enough to move forward.
To drop an anchor
lay anchor
To drop an anchor
foul the anchor
To drop an anchor
carry out the anchor
To drop an anchor
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grapline
A grapnel (small anch).
hawse
The space between the bow of an anchored vessel and the point on the surface directly above the anchor
A cable or rope used in mooring or towing a ship.
To compel, as by oath, legal restraint, or contract
To touch or reach the ground.
To join up with another vehicle in outer space
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To lift or balance (an object) in the hand or hands, in order to estimate its heaviness or weight
The definition of a hook is a bent piece of material used for hanging things or catching fish, or something intended to get attention.
kedge
A light anchor, used esp. in kedging a ship
To bring (a ship or vehicle) into its berth
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Rivet is defined as to secure things together, especially with a hammer.
To make certain; ensure:
To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.
A man or, occas., woman who anchors a team, newscast, etc.
mushroom-anchor
An anchor with a shape resembling a mushroom used in mud or silt.
The definition of a mainstay is something that is depended on, or something that is necessary.
The definition of a belay is something to which a person or rope is secured.
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The central supporting element of a whole.
Strength of character; determination:
A central cohesive element:
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle, so as to secure a wheel
Spasmodic contractions of the uterus, such as those occurring during menstruation or labor, usually causing pain in the abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs.
(small) kedge
Anything that holds
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The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state:
A funnel-shaped or cone-shaped device towed behind an aircraft as a target.
To deliver (a punch or blow).
loosen (antonym)
To become loose or looser:
To grasp mentally; apprehend:
anchorperson
A person who anchors a newscast
A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.
One who writes or delivers a commentary or commentaries.
anchorwoman
A female anchorperson
bring a ship in
To drop an anchor
sail (antonym)
To set sail; to begin a voyage.
weigh-anchor (antonym)
set out for sea (antonym)
To drop an anchor
make-fast
mudhook
Find another word for anchor. In this page you can discover 89 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for anchor, like: attach, drag anchor, stay, safeguard, killick, heave the hook, hold, drop anchor, security, protection and make port.