Difference between anchor and rzya

Definitions

verb

1. fix firmly and stably
2. secure a vessel with an anchor

noun

1. a central cohesive source of support and stability
2. a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
3. a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

Examples

After our engineless sail into the anchorage at Santa Domingo we spent a couple of days trying to resuscitate the iron genny.

The reefs close to shore are alive with pollack, and conger eels when the boat is anchored and during the summer months there are lots of the sleek and fast running blue sharks around.

The bow is equally imposing, with two extremely large anchors still in their hawsers and a great deal of machinery and portholes to see.

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