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anchor in Russian

anchor in Russian is я́корь, якорь, веду́щий — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Russian

я́корь
noun
Pronounced: yakor
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
якорь
noun
Pronounced: yakor
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
веду́щий
noun
Pronounced: vedushchiy
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
ди́ктор
noun
Pronounced: diktor
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
телеведу́щий
noun
Pronounced: televedushchiy
(television) 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 Russian?

"anchor" in Russian is я́корь, якорь, веду́щий. anchor means: A heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

How do you pronounce я́корь?

"anchor" in Russian is я́корь, pronounced "yakor".

How do you use "anchor" in a sentence?

Example: "They dropped anchor in a quiet cove for the night." In Russian, "anchor" is я́корь, якорь, веду́щий.

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

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "anchor": я́корь, якорь, веду́щий, ди́ктор, телеведу́щий.

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