Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anchor line

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-chor -line
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.

Example Sentences

"Hurry up and clear that foul anchor line!"

Inflected Forms

anchor lines (plural)

Questions

What does anchor line mean?: A very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.

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