anchors
Meaning
Heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom. (লঙড় (Laṅgaṛ))
Pronunciation
েংকরস (Ēnkaras)
Synonyms
moor, secure, tie down, fasten, bond, clamp, holdfast, grapple
Synonyms
They decided to moor the ship for the night.
Ensure that the boat is secure before leaving.
They had to tie down the boat to prevent it from drifting.
It's important to fasten the anchor securely.
The rope created a strong bond with the anchor.
Use a clamp to hold the anchor in place.
A holdfast ensures the anchor stays where it is.
They used a grapple in conjunction with the anchor.
Antonyms
They decided to release the anchor.
The boat began to drift away from its mooring.
Without an anchor, the ship will float away.
After securing it all night, they finally set it free.
They will unmoor the boat at dawn.
Make sure to untie the boat before it starts moving.
Without an anchor, it could flee from the storm.
The anchor can break loose if it's not secured properly.
Phrases
We need to anchor down the boat before the storm hits.
They set anchor in a sheltered bay.
It’s time to weigh anchor and head out to sea.
Mark the anchor point for better navigation.
The anchor chain must be checked regularly.