(heraldry) Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldiccharge.
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridgecable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
(archery) A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.
(economics) A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.
(figuratively) That which gives stability or security.
(architecture) A metaltie holding adjoining parts of a building together.
(architecture) Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.