anchor in Italian

anchor in Italian is ancoraggio, ancora, àncora — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Italian

ancoraggio

noun

ancora

noun

(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

àncora

noun

(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

ancora

noun

ancorare

verb

To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

What does "anchor" mean?

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."
noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
"The news anchor calmly read the breaking story live on air."
noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
"Her faith was an anchor for her during the difficult year."
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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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Italian

hold mainstay mooring secure support

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "anchor" in Italian?

"anchor" in Italian is ancoraggio, ancora, àncora. 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 Italian, "anchor" is ancoraggio, ancora, àncora.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "anchor": ancoraggio, ancora, àncora, ancorare.

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