meaning for anchor
anchor(Noun) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. anchor(Noun) Generic term to refer to the combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.) anchor(Noun) A fixed point, especially materials or tools used to affix something at that point. anchor(Noun) A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.