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Raredrop anchor
The correct spelling is drop anchor.
How to pronounce drop anchor
verb
Say it like: Dro-p a-nch-or
The correct spelling is drop anchor. To release the anchor of a ship or boat, allowing it to fall to the bed of a body of water and thereby securing the vessel in place.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To release the anchor of a ship or boat, allowing it to fall to the bed of a body of water and thereby securing the vessel in place.
- 2.To defecate.
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