anchors

British  

/ ˈæŋkəz /

plural noun

1. slang the brakes of a motor vehicle

   he rammed on the anchors

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Example Sentences

The firm hasn’t said whether it plans to close its existing downtown office, which already anchors its largest U.S. workforce outside New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

Capital is moving toward economies where policy anchors are firmer, domestic demand is more predictable, and investment opportunities have broadened.

From Barron's

Christmas decorations adorn most storefront bakeries, which stand as community anchors throughout Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times

You don’t need complexity; you need a couple of reliable anchors.

From Salon

Two hours northwest, Mashpi Lodge anchors a vast private reserve and will debut a suspension bridge in April that leads to a panoramic sunset perch.

From The Wall Street Journal