Anchor synonyms
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The definition of a stay is a visit somewhere.
killick
A small anchor; often, an anchor weighted with or using a stone
Protection or defense against attack, interference, espionage, etc.
The definition of attach is to make oneself connected or known or to personally connect through strong feelings of kindness and caring.
To provide with an abiding emotional attachment:
A telephone service that allows one to temporarily interrupt a call without severing the connection.
The definition of a staff is a long stick used for walking or a group of workers.
detach (antonym)
(Military) To separate for a special object or use.
move (related)
To be disposed of by sale:
(Construction) A structural member firmly holding two pieces together.
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
Rivet is defined as to secure things together, especially with a hammer.
To protect or guard
To make certain; ensure:
To assume and carry successfully, as the part of an actor; to represent or act; to sustain.
Fasten is defined as to join one thing to another, or to secure.
anchorman
A man or, occas., woman who anchors a team, newscast, etc.
cast anchor
secure a vessel with an anchor
drop anchor
secure a vessel with an anchor
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.
The act of a person or thing that moors
drag anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
bow anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
waist anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
mushroom-anchor
An anchor with a shape resembling a mushroom used in mud or silt.
stockless anchor
A device to keep a vessel from drifting
The definition of a mainstay is something that is depended on, or something that is necessary.
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
An essential part of something that provides support.
A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.
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.
The definition of a belay is something to which a person or rope is secured.
One who writes or delivers a commentary or commentaries.
anchorwoman
A female anchorperson
make port
To drop an anchor
To drop an anchor
heave the hook
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
sail (antonym)
To set sail; to begin a voyage.
weigh-anchor (antonym)
set out for sea (antonym)
To drop an anchor
(small) kedge
Anything that holds
The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state:
A funnel-shaped or cone-shaped device towed behind an aircraft as a target.
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
hawser
A cable or rope used in mooring or towing a ship.
To compel, as by oath, legal restraint, or contract
To provide with a circuit for communicating by telephone
To join up with another vehicle in outer space
To deliver (a punch or blow).
(Intransitive) To be activated, as by a signal or an event.
To lift or balance (an object) in the hand or hands, in order to estimate its heaviness or weight
loosen (antonym)
To become loose or looser:
To grasp mentally; apprehend:
To put into a stable or unalterable form:
make-fast
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
anchorperson
A person who anchors a newscast
To touch or reach the ground.
moorings
Plural form of mooring
bring a ship in
To drop an anchor
mudhook
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