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drop 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. 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. 2.To defecate.

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