IPA: /ˈæŋkər/
KK: /ˈæŋkər/
intransitive verb
Definition: To drop or secure a heavy object to hold a vessel in place in water.
Example: The boat will anchor near the shore for the night.
noun
Definition: A heavy object used to hold a boat in place by being dropped into the water, or a person who provides stability or support in various contexts.
Example: The sailor dropped the anchor to keep the boat from drifting away.
transitive verb
Definition: To secure or fasten something firmly in place, often using a heavy object or device.
Example: The sailor used a heavy weight to anchor the boat in the harbor.