ANCHOR

/ˈæŋ.kə/
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Definition

/ˈæŋ.kə/
noun
  1. A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
  2. An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).
  3. The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)

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