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anchor in Finnish

anchor in Finnish is ankkuri, ankkurivarustus, linkki — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Finnish

ankkuri
noun
ankkuri
noun
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
ankkurivarustus
noun
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
linkki
noun
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
linkki
noun
(Internet) A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.
ankkuroida
verb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
tukea
verb
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
juontaa
verb
To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.
toimia ankkurina
verb
To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.

What does "anchor" mean?

  1. noun A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
    "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night."
  2. noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
    "The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air."
  3. noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
    "Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year."
  4. verb To fix something firmly in place, or to hold a ship steady with an anchor.
    "The bookshelf is anchored to the wall to stop it tipping over."
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anchor in a sentence

  • They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night.
  • The anchor dragged along the bottom until it finally caught.
  • The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air.
  • Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year.

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What is "anchor" in Finnish?

"anchor" in Finnish is ankkuri, ankkurivarustus, linkki. 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: "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night." In Finnish, "anchor" is ankkuri, ankkurivarustus, linkki.

Are there other ways to say "anchor" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "anchor": ankkuri, ankkurivarustus, linkki, ankkuroida, tukea, juontaa.

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