anchor — a heavy metal object that is dropped from a ship into the water to prevent the ship from moving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a heavy metal object that is dropped from a ship into the water to prevent the ship from moving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋkər/
Example Sentences
- The pirate ship's anchor was so rusty that it looked like a giant chocolate chip cookie.
- The weather anchor predicted sunny skies, but it rained cats and dogs all day.
- His strong values anchor him during difficult times.
anchor
NOUN[/ˈæŋkər/]
a heavy metal object that is dropped from a ship into the water to prevent the ship from moving
Sailors drop the heavy anchor as the ship finally reaches the quiet harbor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ancora', which was borrowed from Greek 'ankra'. The word ultimately derives from Proto-Indo-European roots related to bending or curving, referring to the hook-like shape of an anchor.
Breakdown
Latin 'ancora' (anchor) → Old English 'ancor' → Modern English 'anchor'. The word does not break down into productive English morphemes as it entered English as a complete borrowed term from Latin/Greek.
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📝Examples
“The pirate ship's anchor was so rusty that it looked like a giant chocolate chip cookie.”
“The weather anchor predicted sunny skies, but it rained cats and dogs all day.”
“His strong values anchor him during difficult times.”
“The anchor dragged across the ocean floor as the storm grew stronger.”
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