'Anchor' definitions:

Definition of 'anchor'

(from WordNet)
noun
A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving [syn: anchor, ground tackle]
noun
A central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm" [syn: anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin]
noun
A television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute [syn: anchor, anchorman, anchorperson]
verb
Fix firmly and stably; "anchor the lamppost in concrete" [syn: anchor, ground]
verb
Secure a vessel with an anchor; "We anchored at Baltimore" [syn: anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor]

Definition of 'anchor'

From: Easton
  • Anchor From Acts 27:29, 30, 40, it would appear that the Roman vessels carried several anchors, which were attached to the stern as well as to the prow. The Roman anchor, like the modern one, had two teeth or flukes. In Heb. 6:19 the word is used metaphorically for that which supports or keeps one steadfast in the time of trial or of doubt. It is an emblem of hope.
  • "If you fear,
  • Put all your trust in God: that anchor holds."

Synonyms of 'anchor'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Anchor, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Anchor, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois
Population (2000) :
175
Housing Units (2000) :
68
Land area (2000) :
0.193467 sq. miles (0.501076 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.193467 sq. miles (0.501076 sq. km)
FIPS code :
01361
Located within :
Illinois (IL), FIPS 17
Location :
40.567617 N, 88.538784 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
61720
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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