plural noun
Anchors are heavy objects, usually made of metal, that are attached to boats and keep them from moving.
The ship dropped its anchors in the harbor.
The anchors held the boat steady during the storm.
American English
How to pronounce anchors
noun · verbB1Common word
AANGkerz
/ˈæŋ.kɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of anchor
Anchors are heavy objects, usually made of metal, that are attached to boats and keep them from moving.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Anchors are objects or fixed points that hold something securely in place, especially a tent, rope, or climbing system.
The anchors held the tent securely in place.
The climbing anchors kept the rope secure.
plural noun
Anchors are people who present the main news on television or radio.
The news program has multiple anchors.
Both anchors interviewed the mayor.
plural noun
Anchors are people or things that give someone support and stability.
They are the anchors of the community.
Her friends are anchors for her during difficult times.
Useful expressions
with an anchor lowered so that a boat stays in one place
The ship is at anchor in the harbor.
to lift an anchor and leave
The crew weighed anchor at sunrise.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: anchoring, not anchoreing.