138 Synonyms for Anchor: moor, tie, lash

anchor (138 synonym found)

Anchor has 138 synonyms. The top synonyms for anchor are moor, tie, lash, rope, hamper, reside, stand, hive and 130 more. Another word for anchor is moor. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for anchor?

A common synonym for anchor is moor. Other synonyms include tie, lash, rope, hamper.

How many synonyms does anchor have?

Anchor has 138 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does anchor mean?

(n): a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement; generic term to refer to the combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.

Definition of anchor:

(n) : a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement; generic term to refer to the combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)

(v) : to hold an object, especially a ship or a boat to a fixed point; to provide emotional stability for a person in distress

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