<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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</li><li>any similar device for holding fast or checking motion: an anchor of stones</li><li>any device for securing a suspension or cantilever bridge at either end</li><li>any of various devices, as a metal tie, for binding one part of a structure to another</li><li>a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay: Hope was his only anchor</li><li>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</li><li>Television. a program that attracts many viewers who are likely to stay tuned to the network for the programs that follow</li><li>Also called anchor store. a well-known store, especially a department store, that attracts customers to the shopping center in which it is located</li><li>Slang. automotive brakes</li><li>Military. a key position in defense lines</li><li>Also Sports. the person on a team, especially a relay team, who competes last</li><li>the person farthest to the rear on a tug-of-war team</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to hold fast by an anchor</li><li>to fix or fasten; affix firmly: The button was anchored to the cloth with heavy thread</li><li>to act or serve as an anchor for: He anchored the evening news</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to drop anchor; lie or ride at anchor: The ship anchored at dawn</li><li>to keep hold or be firmly fixed: The insect anchored fast to its prey</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>