All Definitions for Anchor
Below are all the dictionary definitions of anchor:
1A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
2An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).
3The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)
4A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.
5A line of code in a program which acts as a reference point for further code to be added immediately before or after, usually via copy and paste.
6An anchorman or anchorwoman.
7The final runner in a relay race.
8That which gives stability or security.
9To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
10To cast anchor
11To come to anchor.
12To stop
13To fix or rest.
14To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
15A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.
16A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.
17Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast
18A device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.
19Or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
20A defensive player, especially one who counters the opposition's best offensive player.
21A batter who remains in for a long time.
22A device for attaching a climber at the top of a climb, such as a chain or ring or a natural feature.
23Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge.
24Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead
25Of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.
26A screw anchor.
27One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges.
28One of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta.
29The thirty-fifth Lenormand card.
30The brake of a vehicle.
31To be stuck
32To be unable to move away from a position.
33To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.
34A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.
35An anchorite or anchoress.
36A male given name.
37Alternative form of anker. [(obsolete) A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons
38A barrel of this capacity.]
About rhymes for anchor
Finding the right rhyme for anchor helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.", anchor has 13 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Rancor is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Canker works well in formal or poetic contexts. Hanker is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for anchor, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.