Anchor (disambiguation)
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The word anchor has a number of meanings:
- An anchor is a device used to attach a ship or boat to the ground at a specific point.
- An anchor is used in climbing.
- A news anchor is the host of a television news program.
- An anchor is the source and destination of a hyperlink.
- In psychology, anchoring is sticking to a given reference point.
- In a relay race, the anchor is the faster member of the team who typically runs the last leg of the race.
A number of companies also go by the name Anchor
- Anchor Milk, a brand name of milk
- Anchor Hocking Glass Company
- Anchor Brewery
- Anchor Distilling Co., a subsidiary of the above brewery, distiller of Old Potero single malt whisky.
There are also some places around the world called Anchor
- Anchor, a small village in Shropshire, England