also: アンカ
The ship dropped anchor in the harbor.
Sports term for the final runner or swimmer in a relay.
彼はリレーのアンカーを務めた。
He ran the anchor leg of the relay.
news anchor; anchorman
Abbreviation of アンカーマン. Refers to a news presenter.
See also: アンカーマン
彼女は夕方のニュースのアンカーです。
She is the anchor for the evening news.
Internet/HTML term for a hyperlink anchor element.
HTMLでアンカーを設定する。
Set an anchor in HTML.
link to previous post (message board)
Internet slang for a link referencing an earlier post. Also spelled アンカ.
See also: レスアンカー
そのスレッドでアンカーを貼って返信した。
I replied by posting a link to the previous comment in that thread.
Sports term for a defensive midfield position in soccer.
彼はチームのアンカーとして中盤を支えている。
He supports the midfield as the team's anchor.
anchor bolt
Abbreviation of アンカーボルト. A bolt used to attach objects to concrete or masonry.
See also: アンカーボルト
壁に棚を取り付けるためにアンカーを使った。
I used anchor bolts to attach the shelf to the wall.
Horological term for the anchor-shaped part of a clock escapement. Cross-referenced with アンクル.
See also: アンクル
時計のアンカーが動くことで正確な時を刻む。
The clock's anchor moves to keep accurate time.
The ship dropped anchor near the harbor.
He ran the anchor leg of the 400-meter relay.
I placed an anchor at each heading on the page.
I added an anchor in my reply to point back to the original post.
We raised the anchor before leaving port.
anchor bolt