drop anchor

Verb

Meaning

secure a vessel with an anchor

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

anchor cast anchor moor pooh land dung stop stem interrupt dock stall suspend berth stool excrete
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Antonyms

work allow continue journey resolve hasten
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Hypernyms

secure fix fasten

Examples

We anchored at Baltimore Source: Internet

Oh, the joy of learning to sail together and making memories that keep me singing as I press on to places in His plans to drop anchor and hold to the reins of hope. Source: Internet

Funny enough "drop anchor" is the name of a friends heavy alternative band from the late 90s from Lansdale. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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