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2. anchor

verb. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] fix firmly and stably.

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  • anchor (English)
  • anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. anchor

noun. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.

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  • anchor (English)
  • anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. anchor

verb. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] secure a vessel with an anchor.

Etymology

  • anchor (English)
  • anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. anchor

noun. ['ˈæŋkɝ'] a central cohesive source of support and stability.

Etymology

  • anchor (English)
  • anker (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. chain

noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] a series of things depending on each other as if linked together.

Etymology

  • chain (English)
  • chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. chain

noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule).

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  • chain (English)
  • chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. chain

noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament.

Etymology

  • chain (English)
  • chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. chain

noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership.

Etymology

  • chain (English)
  • chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. chain

noun. ['ˈtʃeɪn'] anything that acts as a restraint.

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Etymology

  • chain (English)
  • chaine (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • chaine (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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