How do you pronounce anchor?

anchor is pronounced as /ˈæŋkər/.

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anchor

⚓anchor (enker)

noun, verb

/ˈæŋkər/

ancre (ancre)

ancestry anchorage

Signification

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Traduction de la signification

un objet lourd utilisé pour maintenir un navire en place; également pour sécuriser fermement

Phrases d'exemple

The ship dropped its anchor near the shore.

Le navire a jeté son ancre près du rivage.

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Le navire a jeté son ancre dans le port.

Expressions d'exemple

anchor of hope

ancre de l'espoir

Synonymes

mooring, fastener, stabilizer, support, mainstay, foundation

Entrée 1

mooring, fastener, stabilizer, support, mainstay

Entrée 2

mooring, support, foundation, mainstay

Antonymes

drift, release, instability

Collocations

drop anchor, lift anchor, anchor point, news anchor, weigh anchor

Entrée 1

drop anchor, lift anchor, anchor point, news anchor

Entrée 2

drop anchor, weigh anchor, news anchor

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