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anchored

/ˈæŋ.tʃərd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does anchored mean?

verb, adjective

To fix or secure something in place, especially with a rope or chain. Having a fixed or stable position.

Example

"The boat was anchored to the dock to prevent it from drifting away."

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