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Definition of anchor
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of anchor is as below...
Anchor
(n.)
Carved
work,
somewhat
resembling
an
anchor
or
arrowhead;
-- a part of the
ornaments
of
certain
moldings.
It is seen in the
echinus,
or
egg-and-anchor
(called
also
egg-and-dart,
egg-and-tongue)
ornament..
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Touch
::
Touch (v.) The
broadest
part of a plank
worked
top and but (see Top and but, under Top, n.), or of one
worked
anchor-stock
fashion
(that is,
tapered
from the
middle
to both
ends);
also, the
angles
of the stern
timbers
at the
counters..
Spare
::
Spare (v. t.) Held in
reserve,
to be used in an
emergency;
as, a spare
anchor;
a spare bed or
room..
Torpedo
::
Torpedo
(n.) A
quantity
of
explosives
anchored
in a
channel,
beneath
the
water,
or set
adrift
in a
current,
and so
arranged
that they will be
exploded
when
touched
by a
vessel,
or when an
electric
circuit
is
closed
by an
operator
on
shore..
Sheer
::
Sheer (n.) The
position
of a
vessel
riding
at
single
anchor
and
swinging
clear of it.
Culdee
::
Culdee
(n.) One of a class of
anchorites
who lived in
various
parts of
Scotland,
Ireland,
and
Wales..
Stylo-
::
Stylite
(n.) One of a sect of
anchorites
in the early
church,
who lived on the tops of
pillars
for the
exercise
of their
patience;
--
called
also
pillarist
and
pillar
saint..
Kedge
::
Kedge (v. t.) A small
anchor
used
whenever
a large one can be
dispensed
witch.
See
Kedge,
v. t., and
Anchor,
n..
Throat
::
Throat
(n.) The angle where the arm of an
anchor
is
joined
to the
shank.
Palm
::
Palm (n.) The flat inner face of an
anchor
fluke.
Cable
::
Cable (n.) A
large,
strong
rope or
chain,
of
considerable
length,
used to
retain
a
vessel
at
anchor,
and for other
purposes.
It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron
links..
Anchorable
::
Anchorable
(a.) Fit for
anchorage.
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..
Cenobite
::
Cenobite
(n.) One of a
religious
order,
dwelling
in a
convent,
or a
community,
in
opposition
to an
anchoret,
or
hermit,
who lives in
solitude..
Anchorage
::
Anchorage
(n.) A place
suitable
for
anchoring
or where ships
anchor;
a hold for an
anchor.
Anchorage
::
Anchorage
(n.)
Something
on which one may
depend
for
security;
ground
of
trust.
Roadstead
::
Roadstead
(n.) An
anchorage
off
shore.
Same as Road, 4..
Anchor
::
Anchor
(n.)
Carved
work,
somewhat
resembling
an
anchor
or
arrowhead;
-- a part of the
ornaments
of
certain
moldings.
It is seen in the
echinus,
or
egg-and-anchor
(called
also
egg-and-dart,
egg-and-tongue)
ornament..
Sheet Cable
::
Sheet cable () The cable
belonging
to the sheet
anchor.
Anchor-hold
::
Anchor-hold
(n.) The hold or grip of an
anchor,
or that to which it
holds..
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..
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