noun

1. a heavy object, usually a shaped iron weight with flukes, lowered by cable or chain to the bottom of a body of water to keep a vessel from drifting
2. any device that holds something else secure
3. anything that gives or seems to give stability or security
4. a person who anchors a team, newscast, etc.

Etymology: ME anker < OE ancor < L anc(h)ora < Gr ankyra, an anchor, hook < IE base *ank-, to bend > ankle

adjective

transitive verb

1. to keep from drifting, giving way, etc., by or as by an anchor
2. to serve as the end person for (a tug-of-war team)
3. to serve as the final contestant for (a relay team, bowling team, etc.)
4. Radio, TV to serve as coordinator of the various reports and as chief reporter for (a newscast)

intransitive verb

1. to lower the anchor overboard so as to keep from drifting
2. to be or become fixed