4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Anchor' in a Sentence
"A device dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water to prevent or restrict the motion of a vessel or other floating object. Typically, anchors have broad, hook-like arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold." more
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The anchor sank to the ocean floor and held the ship in place.
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The anchor's sharp arms dug into the sand to keep the boat steady.
The ship dropped its anchor to stay in one place during the storm.
The big boat used a heavy anchor to stop in the calm harbor.
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