Vocabulary Entry

anchor

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.

Example Sentences

"The captain dropped the anchor to secure the ship."

"Boaters should always check the condition of their anchor before heading out."

"We saw several boats anchored along the shore."

verb

Example Sentences

"The team decided to anchor their tents before the storm hit."

"The artist anchored the sculpture to the base to prevent it from tipping over."

"We need to anchor the plans for our new project before the meeting."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The anchor chain was made of durable steel."

"He had an anchor role in the play, portraying the main character."

"The anchor points were crucial for the safety of the climbing expedition."