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Definition of anchor
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Anchor
(n.) An
emblem
of hope.
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Crib
::
Crib (n.) A
structure
of logs to be
anchored
with
stones;
-- used for
docks,
pier, dams, etc..
Tide-rode
::
Tide-rode
(a.) Swung by the tide when at
anchor;
--
opposed
to
wind-rode.
Jew''s-harp
::
Jew's-harp
(n.) The
shackle
for
joining
a chain cable to an
anchor.
Beam
::
Beam (n.) The
straight
part or shank of an
anchor.
Anchor-hold
::
Anchor-hold
(n.) The hold or grip of an
anchor,
or that to which it
holds..
Fluke
::
Fluke (n.) The part of an
anchor
which
fastens
in the
ground;
a
flook.
See
Anchor.
Boatswain
::
Boatswain
(n.) An
officer
who has
charge
of the
boats,
sails,
rigging,
colors,
anchors,
cables,
cordage,
etc., of a ship, and who also
summons
the crew, and
performs
other
duties..
Crossbeam
::
Crossbeam
(n.) A beam laid
across
the
bitts,
to which the cable is
fastened
when
riding
at
anchor..
Echinus
::
Echinus
(n.) A name
sometimes
given to the egg and
anchor
or egg and dart
molding,
because
that
ornament
is often
identified
with Roman Doric
capital.
The name
probably
alludes
to the shape of the shell of the sea
urchin..
Anchoretish
::
Anchoretish
(a.)
Hermitlike.
Palm
::
Palm (n.) The flat inner face of an
anchor
fluke.
Anchor
::
Anchor
(v. i.) To cast
anchor;
to come to
anchor;
as, our ship (or the
captain)
anchored
in the
stream..
Anchoretic
::
Anchoretic
(a.) Alt. of
Anchoretica.
Anchor
::
Anchor
(n.) Fig.: That which gives
stability
or
security;
that on which we place
dependence
for
safety.
Anchorate
::
Anchorate
(a.)
Anchor-shaped.
Astay
::
Astay
(adv.)
An
anchor
is said to be
astay,
when, in
heaving
it, an acute angle is
formed
between
the cable and the
surface
of the
water..
Haven
::
Haven (n.) A bay,
recess,
or inlet of the sea, or the mouth of a
river,
which
affords
anchorage
and
shelter
for
shipping;
a
harbor;
a
port..
Anchored
::
Anchored
(a.) Held by an
anchor;
at
anchor;
held
safely;
as, an
anchored
bark; also,
shaped
like an
anchor;
forked;
as, an
anchored
tongue..
Anchor
::
Anchor
(n.) A iron
instrument
which is
attached
to a ship by a cable (rope or
chain),
and
which,
being cast
overboard,
lays hold of the earth by a fluke or hook and thus
retains
the ship in a
particular
station..
Anchorage
::
Anchorage
(n.) A toll for
anchoring;
anchorage
duties.
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