ice anchor

ice an·chor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahys ang-ker]
- /aɪs ˈæŋ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahys ang-ker]
- /aɪs ˈæŋ kər/

Definition of ice anchor words

noun ice anchor a large, hooklike device for setting in ice to anchor a vessel or to provide a hold for a hawser in warping it along. 1

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Origin of ice anchor

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75

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Parts of speech for Ice anchor

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ice anchor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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