anchors Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a device usually of metal that is attached to a boat by a cable and that when thrown overboard digs into the earth and holds the boat in place Example Sentence The news anchors were reporting to work. Synonyms ground tackle; hook; weight Antonyms propellor Hear It! Say It! Write It! anchors Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: