Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drop-anchor
verb
/drɒp ˈæŋkər/
Definition
To let go of an anchor, allowing a boat to remain in a designated spot on the water.
Examples
- After sailing all day, they decided to drop anchor in a calm bay to spend the night.
- The captain instructed the crew to drop anchor as soon as they reached the fishing grounds.
- We always drop anchor in the same spot when we visit that beautiful island.
Meaning
To secure a boat by releasing the anchor so it doesn’t drift with the current or wind.
Synonyms
- moor
- station
- secure
