anchors

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

1. slang,  the brakes of a motor vehicle

   he rammed on the anchors

Example Sentences

KION-TV’s news anchors, producers and other employees said they were confused and blindsided by the decision to immediately lay off the more than a dozen employees involved in news operations.

From Los Angeles Times

This round, chicken breasts and chicken sausage became my anchors: affordable, versatile, and easy to batch.

From Salon

Undersea cables can be damaged by anchors dropped by ships, but have also, in the past, been deliberately targeted.

From BBC

“The foot traffic is phenomenal. The anchors are strong. They have a really solid food court.”

From Los Angeles Times

The revenue news shows can generate from live events is probably limited as journalists and anchors need the time to report stories or prepare a nightly program, making it challenging to book lengthy tours.

From Los Angeles Times