plural of anchoring

anchored

A male given name.

One who or that which anchors.

plural of anchorer

(nautical) To raise the anchor of a ship or boat prior to getting under way.

(nautical) each of the two main anchors of a ship, carried permanently attached to their cables on each side of the bow, always ready to be let go in case of an emergency.

(nautical) a large, spare anchor used in an emergency / (by extension) a source of help in times of danger; last resort

(nautical) Response to order to weigh anchor when the anchor has been tripped and is no longer attached to the bottom.

(nautical) A small buoy, usually painted a distinctive color, attached to an anchor by a light line and used to indicate the location of the anchor on the bottom.