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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Anchors
The primary meaning of the word "Anchors" is a heavy object attached to a ship or boat to prevent it from moving.
Definitions
- A heavy object attached to a ship or boat to prevent it from moving or drifting, typically made of metal and having a hook or fluke that digs into the seabed
- A person or thing that provides a sense of stability or security
- A device for holding something in place or for providing support
Etymology of Anchors
The word "anchor" comes from Old English "ancor", from Latin "ancora", from Greek "ankura", meaning "hook" or "anchor"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a device for holding a ship in place
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as a person or thing that provides stability or support
Example Uses
- The ship dropped anchor in the calm waters of the harbor
- She was the anchor of the team, providing a sense of stability and leadership
- The anchor on the front of the ship was made of heavy iron and had a distinctive shape
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
floats
drifters
unmoorings
releases
detachments
separations
loosenings
unfastenings
unbindings
unsecuring
unstabilizing
unmooring
drifting
floating
unanchoring
unfastening
disconnecting
detaching