[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.", "any similar device for holding fast or checking motion:an of stones.", "any device for securing a suspension or cantilever bridge at either end.", "any of various devices, as a metal tie, for binding one part of a structure to another.", "a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay:Hope was his only anchor.", "Also Radio and Television.a person who is the main broadcaster on a program of news, sports, etc., and who usually also serves as coordinator of all participating broadcasters during the program; anchorman or anchorwoman; anchorperson.", "Television.a program that attracts many viewers who are likely to stay tuned to the network for the programs that follow.", "Also calledanchor store.a well-known store, especially a department store, that attracts customers to the shopping center in which it is located.", "Slang.automotive brakes.", "Military.a key position in defense lines.", "Also Sports.the person on a team, especially a relay team, who competes last.the person farthest to the rear on a tug-of-war team.", "the person on a team, especially a relay team, who competes last.", "the person farthest to the rear on a tug-of-war team."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to hold fast by an .", "to fix or fasten; affix firmly:The button was anchored to the cloth with heavy thread.", "to act or serve as an for:He anchored the evening news."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to drop anchor; lie or ride at anchor:The ship anchored at dawn.", "to keep hold or be firmly fixed:The insect anchored fast to its prey.", "Sports, Radio and Television.to act or serve as an ."]}]