anker

Definitions of anker
  1. noun
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
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    types:
    enterhaak, werpanker
    a light anchor for small boats
    noodanker, plechtanker
    spare anchor for use in emergency
    type of:
    haak, haakje
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  2. noun
    a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
    synonyms: cardialgie, maagkramp, muuranker, steenanker
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    type of:
    strip
    artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
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