Anchors

noun verb

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

Definition

  1. (noun) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
  2. (noun) An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).
  3. (noun) The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)
  4. (noun) Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge.
  5. (noun) Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
  6. (noun) A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.
  7. (noun) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
  8. (noun) The final runner in a relay race.
  9. (noun) A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.
  10. (noun) A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.
  11. (noun) That which gives stability or security.
  12. (noun) A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.

Word stats

  • Anchors contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Anchors mean?

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

How many letters are in Anchors?

Anchors has 7 letters.

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