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anchor (EN)
substantiivi, verbi

substantiivi “anchor”

yksikkö anchor, monikko anchors
  1. ankkuri
    The sailor dropped the anchor into the water to keep the boat from drifting away.
  2. uutisankkuri
    The news anchor introduced the evening's top stories with a calm and confident voice.
  3. tukipilari
    Her family was the anchor that kept her grounded during tough times.
  4. ankkuri (viestijuoksussa)
    Sarah was chosen to be the anchor (the last runner) for her team because she was the fastest.
  5. ankkuripiste
    Clicking on the anchor will take you directly to the section about contact information.
  6. kiinnitysankkuri
    The metal anchors kept the walls of the old building securely fastened together.

verbi “anchor”

infinitiivi anchor; hän anchors; imperfekti anchored; part. perf. anchored; ger. anchoring
  1. ankkuroida
    The sailors anchored the boat near the island to keep it from drifting.
  2. kiinnittää
    The swings in the playground are anchored to the ground to keep them safe.
  3. perustaa
    The movie's plot is anchored in reality, making it relatable to the audience.
  4. juontaa uutislähetystä
    Sarah will anchor the evening news tonight.