n. 1 mooring The ship rode at anchor in the harbour 2 stability, security, mainstay, support, stabilizer, holdfast, sheet anchor Marie is an anchor to windward for George, who tends to be a bit irresponsible
v. 3 attach, affix, secure, moor, fix, fasten; pin, rivet, glue You must anchor the foundation before adding the walls She remained anchored to the spot, refusing to move.