ANCHOR-HOLD


Meaning of ANCHOR-HOLD in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: anchor (I) + hold (grasp)

1.

a. : the grip of an anchor

b. : the bottom that an anchor grips

2. : firm hold : security

II. noun

Etymology: anchor (III) + hold (shelter)

: the cell of an anchorite

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