anchorman
[ ang-ker-man, -muhn ]
/ ˈæŋ kərˌmæn, -mən /
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noun, plural an·chor·men [ang-ker-men, -muhn]. /ˈæŋ kərˌmɛn, -mən/.
Sports. anchor (def. 11).
Radio and Television. anchor (def. 6).
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usage note for anchorman
See -man.
Words nearby anchorman
anchoret, anchorette, anchor ice, anchorite, anchor light, anchorman, anchorperson, anchor plant, anchor pocket, anchor ring, anchors
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anchorman
/ (ˈæŋkəmæn) /
noun plural -men
sport the last person in a team to compete, esp in a relay race
Also called: anchor, presenter (in broadcasting) a person in a central studio who links up and maintains contact with various outside camera units, reporters, etc
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