Definition of anchor

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• anchor is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• anchor is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• anchor is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of anchor

• a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. ground tackle
• a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. anchorman
  2. anchorperson
• fix firmly and stably (verb)

  Examples

  1. anchor the lamppost in concrete

  Synonyms

  1. ground
• secure a vessel with an anchor (verb)

  Examples

  1. We anchored at Baltimore

  Synonyms

  1. cast anchor
  2. drop anchor
• a central cohesive source of support and stability (noun)

  Examples

  1. faith is his anchor

  Synonyms

  1. backbone
  2. keystone
  3. linchpin
  4. lynchpin
  5. mainstay

See definition of anchor in Merriam Webster