drop anchor

Frequency: 8.515.2 per million words

To lower an anchor to stop a boat from moving.

anchorVERB + NOUN

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drop

Examples (10)

  • We dropped anchor off a small island.
  • The captain shouted the command to drop anchor.
  • We'll drop anchor in the shallow bay for the night.
  • Fishermen often drop anchor in this exact spot.
  • After dropping anchor, we prepared the diving gear.
  • If the wind picks up, we must drop anchor immediately.
  • Is this a safe place to drop anchor?
  • The huge cargo ship dropped anchor a mile from the shore.
  • Let's drop anchor here and watch the sunset.
  • They were given permission to drop anchor in the protected marine reserve.