anchor in German
anchor in German is Anker, Magnet, Verankerung — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.
anchor in German
Anker
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
Magnet
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.
Verankerung
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.
Anker
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.
Moderator
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
Anchorman
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
Chefsprecher
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
Leitgesicht
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
TV-Chefsprecher
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
TV-Moderator
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
ankern
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
verankern
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
unterstützen
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
moderieren
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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What is "anchor" in German?
"anchor" in German is Anker, Magnet, Verankerung. 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 German, "anchor" is Anker, Magnet, Verankerung.
Are there other ways to say "anchor" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "anchor": Anker, Magnet, Verankerung, Moderator, Anchorman, Chefsprecher.
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