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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'ANCHOR'
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1. (noun) anchor, ground tackle
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Synonyms: ground tackle , backbone , lynchpin , linchpin , anchorperson , anchor , anchorman , keystone , mainstay
2. (noun) anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin
a central cohesive source of support and stability
Synonyms: anchorman , key , linchpin , ground tackle , lynchpin , rachis , headstone , grit , sand , anchorperson , spinal column , keystone , guts , back , backbone , pillar , spine , anchor , mainstay , moxie , gumption , vertebral column
3. (verb) anchor, anchorman, anchorperson
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
Synonyms: ground tackle , backbone , lynchpin , linchpin , anchorperson , anchor , anchorman , keystone , mainstay
4. (verb) anchor, ground
fix firmly and stably
Synonyms: prime , base , run aground , cast anchor , strand , undercoat , drop anchor , found , establish , anchor , ground
5. (verb) anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor
secure a vessel with an anchor
Synonyms: ground , cast anchor , drop anchor , anchor
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