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anchors

British

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

slang the brakes of a motor vehicle

he rammed on the anchors

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“She anchors us on both ends, down in the paint, especially defensively,” Rice said.

From Los Angeles Times

The base anchors a constant air bridge between the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

Rising before the sun anchors his active day.

From Los Angeles Times

An enormous pool anchors the backyard, and the home’s hilltop perch offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

From MarketWatch

She nods, her fingers deftly producing a shirt with little brass buttons shaped like anchors.

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