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verb
To drop anchor or otherwise moor a ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To take up a position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
secure a vessel with an anchor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: anchor, drop anchor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fasten, fix, secure
History
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