Pronunciation: /eɪ.kɔr/

Definitions of achor

noun a biblical place name mentioned in the Book of Joshua

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of achor in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of achor

past tense

achored

plural

achors

comparative

more achor

superlative

most achor

present tense

achors

future tense

will achor

perfect tense

have achered

continuous tense

is achoring

singular

achor

positive degree

achor

infinitive

to achor

gerund

achoring

participle

achoring

Origin and Evolution of achor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Hebrew
Story behind the word: The word 'achor' originated from Hebrew.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Hebrew to mean 'trouble' or 'disturbance', the word 'achor' has evolved over time to also represent a state of being 'troubled' or 'distressed'.