anchor
nounfeminine/ˈɐ̃kɨɾɐ/medium
an·co·ra
Definition
A heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea floor.
The ship dropped anchor to stay in place.
He pulled up the anchor before setting sail.
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Etymology
Do latim 'ancora'
an·co·ra
The ship dropped anchor to stay in place.
He pulled up the anchor before setting sail.
Do latim 'ancora'