ANCHOR

6 letters 11 Scrabble points /ˈæŋ.kə/

Definition of ANCHOR

noun
  1. A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

  2. An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).

  3. The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)

Related words: anchor tenant

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters A N C H O R
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 11 points

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