anchor meaning and definition

ANCHOR noun

Definition of anchor (noun)

1. a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
   • synonyms: ground tackle
2. a central cohesive source of support and stability
   • "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
   • synonyms: backbone, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin, mainstay
3. a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
   • synonyms: anchorman, anchorperson

ANCHOR verb

Definition of anchor (verb)

1. fix firmly and stably
   • "anchor the lamppost in concrete"
   • synonyms: ground
2. secure a vessel with an anchor
   • "We anchored at Baltimore"
   • synonyms: cast anchor, drop anchor