anchors

British

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

slang the brakes of a motor vehicle

he rammed on the anchors

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His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times

A sumptuous sofa in dark-green velvet from Claremont Furnishing anchors the room without drawing attention away from the other elements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many top hosts and anchors have been taking pay cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

These include a protein modification process known as UFMylation and enzymes that help build membrane anchors within cells.

From Science Daily

The building with a red-brick facade and bright green letters anchors a small shopping center in the suburban area.

From The Wall Street Journal

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