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ANCHOR

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There are 15 entries related to ANCHOR in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.


1. What does ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
This has five meanings (3 senses as a noun, 2 senses as a verb). Usually, it signifies a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

2. What does SEA ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind

3. What does ANCHOR RING mean?
pronunciation
It's a toroidal shape

4. What does CAST ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Secure a vessel with an anchor

5. What does DROP ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Secure a vessel with an anchor

6. What does ANCHOR CHAIN mean?
pronunciation
The chain that attaches an anchor to a vessel

7. What does ANCHOR LIGHT mean?
pronunciation
It's a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor

8. What does SHEET ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Spare anchor for use in emergency

9. What does WAIST ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Spare anchor for use in emergency

10. What does WEIGH ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing

11. What does EGG-AND-ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
It's a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape

12. What does GRAPNEL ANCHOR mean?
definition
It's a light anchor for small boats

13. What does MOORING ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
It's an anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place

14. What does MUSHROOM ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
It's an anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls

15. What does WEIGH THE ANCHOR mean?
pronunciation
Heave up an anchor in preparation for sailing


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