cast anchor
cast anchor · casts anchor · cast anchor · casting anchor
unterstützen, verankern, ankern
To drop anchor or otherwise moor a shipTo drop anchor or otherwise moor a ship.
» The ship cast anchor at Kobe.
Das Schiff ging in Kōbe vor Anker. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 sensesTo drop anchor or otherwise moor a ship.
(figuratively)To take up a position.
More definitions
- secure a vessel with an anchor
Examples
1 sentencesThe ship cast anchor at Kobe.
deDas Schiff ging in Kōbe vor Anker. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Forms
casts anchor, casting anchor, cast anchor, cast anchor| Base form | cast anchor · to cast anchor |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | casts anchor |
| Present participle | casting anchor |
| Past simple | cast anchor |
| Past participle | cast anchor |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- secure a vessel with an anchor:anchordrop anchor
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcast off
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle