anchor
|an-chor|
🇺🇸
/ˈæŋ.kər/
🇬🇧
/ˈæŋ.kə/
stability
Etymology
'anchor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ancora,' where 'ancora' meant 'anchor.'
'ancora' transformed into the Old English word 'ancor,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anchor.'
Initially, it meant 'a device to hold a ship in place,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
The ship dropped its anchor to stay in place.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.
She was the anchor of the team, always keeping everyone motivated.
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Verb 1
to secure firmly in position.
The tent was anchored to the ground with stakes.
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