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anchor in Turkish

anchor in Turkish is çıpa, demir, sunucu — anchor means a heavy metal device lowered from a boat to grip the seabed and keep the vessel in place.

anchor in Turkish

çıpa
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
demir
noun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
sunucu
noun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
demir
noun
(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.
    "The sailors raised the anchor and set off at first light."
  2. noun A person who presents a television or radio news broadcast.
    "The evening anchor introduced each report and then handed over to a reporter."
  3. noun Something that provides steadiness, support, or a sense of security.
    "His older brother was a steady anchor for the whole family."
  4. 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 Turkish?
"anchor" in Turkish is çıpa, demir, sunucu. 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 Turkish, "anchor" is çıpa, demir, sunucu.
Are there other ways to say "anchor" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 3 translations listed for "anchor": çıpa, demir, sunucu.
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