anchor in Dutch
anchor in Dutch is anker, ankeren, verankeren — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
anchor in Dutch
anker
ankeren
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
verankeren
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
houvast bieden
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
een TV programma coördineren, bij mekaar praten
To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.
What does "anchor" mean?
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noun A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
"The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light."
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noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
"The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter."
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noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
"His older brother was a steady anchor for the whole family."
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verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
"We anchored the tent with heavy stones so the wind could not lift it."
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anchor in a sentence
- The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light.
- They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
- The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter.
- She worked as a radio anchor, presenting the morning news every weekday.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "anchor" in Dutch?
"anchor" in Dutch is anker, ankeren, verankeren. anchor means: A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
How do you use "anchor" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light." In Dutch, "anchor" is anker, ankeren, verankeren.
Are there other ways to say "anchor" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "anchor": anker, ankeren, verankeren, houvast bieden, een TV programma coördineren, bij mekaar praten.
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