Anchor

[n] a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
[n] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
[n] a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
[v] secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore"
[v] fix firmly and stably; "anchor the lamppost in concrete"

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Synonyms

anchorman, anchorperson, backbone, cast anchor, drop anchor, ground, ground tackle, linchpin, lynchpin, mainstay

Related Terms

affix, anchorage, annex, attach, Baldt anchor, batten, batten down, belay, berth, billet at, bind, bivouac, bower, bridle, burrow, camp, cast anchor, catch, cement, chain, cinch, clamp, clinch, colonize, come to anchor, cramp, dinghy anchor, disembark, do