cast anchor

Examples (10)

• The ship cast anchor in the bay.
• As dusk fell, the captain decided to cast anchor near the shore.
• The small fishing boat cast anchor in a sheltered cove.
• We will cast anchor here for the night and continue our journey at dawn.
• The fleet has cast anchor just outside the harbor.
• The sailors were ordered to cast anchor immediately.
• The galleon cast anchor, its long voyage finally over.
• Did the yacht cast anchor before the storm hit?
• After casting anchor, the crew prepared to go ashore.
• They found a calm spot, cast anchor, and began to fish.