Synonyms: anchor, ground tackle
Definition: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Definition: a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Synonyms: lynchpin, mainstay, keystone, linchpin, backbone, anchor
Definition: a central cohesive source of support and stability
Usage: faith is his anchor; the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money; he is the linchpin of this firm
Similar words: support
Definition: something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Usage: the policy found little public support; his faith was all the support he needed; the team enjoyed the support of their fans
Synonyms: anchor, anchorman, anchorperson
Definition: a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
Similar words: television newscaster, television reporter, TV newsman, TV reporter
Definition: someone who reports news stories via television
Synonyms: cast anchor, drop anchor, anchor
Definition: secure a vessel with an anchor
Usage: We anchored at Baltimore
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Definition: fix firmly and stably
Usage: anchor the lamppost in concrete
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man