anchor 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Synonyms
- ground tackle 1
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
EnglishDerivationally related form
anchor 2
verb
secure a vessel with an anchor
Hyponym
grapnel 2
noun
a light anchor for small boats
mooring anchor 1
noun
an anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place
an anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls
sheet anchor 1
noun
spare anchor for use in emergency
