English Explanatory Dictionary

sheet anchor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large, spare anchor used in an emergency.
  2. A source of help in times of danger; last resort.
  3. A batsman who provides dependable defence while a series of other batsmen score rapidly.

Pronunciation

en-au-sheet anchor.ogg

Word forms

sheet anchor sheet anchors sheet-anchor

Etymology

From shoot and anchor.

Related words

bower anchor
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