verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To drop anchor or otherwise moor a ship.
2. 2
   secure a vessel with an anchor wordnet
3. 3
   To take up a position. figuratively

Synonyms

All synonyms

anchordisembarkdockdrop anchorkedgelash

Antonyms

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weigh anchor