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- [ang-ker]
- /ˈæŋ kər/
- /ˈæŋ.kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ang-ker]
- /ˈæŋ kər/
Definitions of anchoring word
- noun anchoring any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold. 1
- noun anchoring any similar device for holding fast or checking motion: an anchor of stones. 1
- noun anchoring any device for securing a suspension or cantilever bridge at either end. 1
- noun anchoring any of various devices, as a metal tie, for binding one part of a structure to another. 1
- noun anchoring a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay: Hope was his only anchor. 1
- noun anchoring Radio and Television. a person who is the main broadcaster on a program of news, sports, etc., and who usually also serves as coordinator of all participating broadcasters during the program; anchorman or anchorwoman; anchorperson. 1
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Origin of anchoring
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English anker, ancre, Old English ancor, ancer, ancra (compare Old Frisian, Middle Dutch, Middle Low German anker) < Latin anc(h)ora < Greek ánkȳra
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Parts of speech for Anchoring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anchoring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
anchoring usage trend in Literature
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