Pronunciation: /eɪ.kɔr/
noun a biblical place name mentioned in the Book of Joshua
A1 I saw a beautiful anchor on the boat.
A2 The anchor kept the boat in place during the storm.
B1 The sailors lowered the anchor to secure the ship in the harbor.
B2 The rusty anchor was finally replaced with a new one.
C1 The anchor symbolizes stability and security in maritime culture.
C2 The ancient anchor found at the bottom of the sea was a valuable archaeological discovery.
verb to trouble or disturb
A1 I anchor my boat to the dock before going ashore.
A2 She anchors the tent stakes securely in the ground.
B1 The news anchor will achor the evening broadcast.
B2 The ship captain decided to anchor in the bay for the night.
C1 The team leader will anchor the project and ensure its success.
C2 The experienced sailor knows how to anchor the ship in rough seas.
formal The achor was securely fastened to the ship to keep it from drifting.
informal I forgot to tie the achor properly and now the boat is floating away.
slang Hey, make sure you don't lose the achor or we'll be stranded out here.
figurative Having a mentor in the industry can act as an achor for your career, keeping you grounded and focused on your goals.
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