anchor

A person who presents a news programme on television or radio.

"The news anchor delivered the evening headlines."

A person or thing providing stability, security, or support.

"Her family was her anchor during difficult times."

A heavy metal device used to moor a vessel to the seabed.

"The ship dropped anchor in the harbour."

To fix something firmly in position; to provide stability.

"The posts were anchored into the concrete."

To present a news programme as an anchorperson or host.

"She anchored the morning news for years."

To secure a vessel in a particular place by dropping an anchor.

"We anchored the boat near the shore."