anchor
/ˈæŋ.kə/noun
A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
Example sentence
- “Someone anchored my boat.”
Related words
wharfAn artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.sailboatA boat propelled by a sail.dockA burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.yachtA slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered.pierA raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.kayakA type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck.