(heraldry) Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldiccharge.
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridgecable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
(archery) A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.
(economics) A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.
(figuratively) That which gives stability or security.
(architecture) A metaltie holding adjoining parts of a building together.
(architecture) Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.
“The crew of Trinity had the presence of mind to drop the ship's anchor, which prevented it from being swept into the minefield.”
“The nation's ancient roots and strong ties of kinship provide an anchor against progress, but also the means to cope when central authority has collapsed.”
“Weatherspoon had worked as a news anchor at Baton Rouge radio station WJBO for two years as a reporter.”
The act or means by which something is anchored or made firm.
(psychology) The tendency of people to place subsequently refined answers to a given question close to the initially estimated answer, giving unduly weight to the initial answer, such as adjusting the initial estimate of "20%" to "30%" when "90%" would be more appropriate.