anchors

Noun, Verb

A heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom. Verb: To secure firmly in position.

ریشه

From Old English 'ancor', from Latin 'ancora', from Greek 'ankura'.

مثال

• The ship dropped its anchors.
• He anchors the morning news show.
• The anchors were lifted as the ship prepared to sail.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Drop anchors Lift anchors Ship's anchors Anchors aweigh