Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheet-anchor
noun
/ʃiːt ˈæŋkər/
Definition
A sheet-anchor is a strong anchor used to secure a ship or a vessel, particularly when it is in mid-water, to prevent it from drifting.
Examples
- In times of financial crisis, her savings acted as a sheet-anchor for her family.
- His determination to succeed served as a sheet-anchor during the difficult years of his career.
Meaning
A reliable source or person that provides support or stability in a situation.
Synonyms
- anchor
- mainstay
- stay
- rock
