US /ˈæŋkɝd/
adj verb Freq #22618

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    Past tense and past participle of anchor: to hold something firmly in place.

    The boat was anchored just off the harbor for the night.

  2. 2
    adj

    Held firmly in position so it cannot move.

    The shelves are anchored to the wall for safety.

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