Anchored Meaning

/ˈæŋkərd/
B2

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verbsimple past and past participle of anchor

adjHaving the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor. (Compare sarcelly, moline.)

"an anchored cross, or a cross anchored"
The boat anchored near the shore.
A big ship is anchored near here.
My grandfather is still strongly anchored in my heart.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the storm, the crew checked that the boat was securely ____ to the dock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The large ship was ____ safely in the harbor during the major storm.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the storm, the crew checked that the boat was securely ____ to the dock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The large ship was ____ safely in the harbor during the major storm.

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