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Anchorman

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
  2. 2
    a male television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute wordnet
  3. 3
    The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
  4. 4
    The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
  5. 5
    The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

Etymology

From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

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