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Connection element that transfers forces to concrete
Anchor bolts are used to connect structural and non-structural elements to concrete. The connection can be made by a variety of different components: anchor
Anchor_bolt
Long anchor bolt, for stabilizing rock excavations
A rock bolt is a long anchor bolt, for stabilizing rock excavations, which may be used in tunnels or rock cuts. It transfers load from the unstable exterior
Rock_bolt
Type of bolt
but rely on just the pull on the ring itself to expand the anchor. A ring bolt is an eye bolt with a captive ring passing through it. The loose ring is
Eye_bolt
Jamaican sprinter (born 1986)
Usain St. Leo Bolt (/ˈjuːseɪn/ YOO-sayn; born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter. Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, he
Usain_Bolt
Insert for creating a mount point on walls
(molly bolts), WallClaw anchors, toggle bolts, and self-drilling drywall anchors. Plastic wall plugs Expandable metal Molly bolt Toggle bolt Self-drilling
Drywall_anchor
Fastener providing an expandable metal anchor
A molly or molly bolt (often misspelled moly) is a combination of machine-threaded screw and hollow wall anchor used to fasten objects to plaster or gypsum
Molly_(fastener)
Type of fastener
A toggle bolt, also known as a butterfly anchor, is a fastener for hanging objects on hollow walls such as drywall. Toggle bolts have wings that open
Toggle_bolt
Topics referred to by the same term
components together Bolt (climbing), an anchor point used in rock climbing Bolt (firearms), a mechanism used in firearms Crossbow bolt, ammunition used in
Bolt
Threaded fastener with an external male thread requiring a matching female thread
are being used with a nut or not. Anchor bolt - Bolt designed to allow objects to be attached to concrete. The bolt head is usually placed in concrete
Bolt_(fastener)
Anchor point used in sport climbing
climbing, a bolt is a permanent anchor fixed into a hole drilled in the rock as a form of climbing protection. Most bolts are either self-anchoring expansion
Bolt_(climbing)
Engineered bolt for attaching tree houses to trees
models and trademarks exist, with names such as Garnier limbs (GLs); tree anchor bolts; artificial limbs; heavy limbs or hyper limbs (HLs); special tree fastener
Treehouse_attachment_bolt
Mining techniques used to excavate hard minerals and gems
host rock. They are: Point anchor bolts (or expansion shell bolts) are a common style of area ground support. A point anchor bolt is a metal bar between 20 mm
Underground_hard-rock_mining
slab by an embedded or epoxied anchor bolt. At the top, the hold down is connected to a wood post with screws, nails or bolts. Hold-Down Pipe Clamps. Piping
Hold down (structural engineering)
Hold_down_(structural_engineering)
This is a list of types of threaded fasteners, including both screws and bolts. "Aspen Fasteners". "Tricks of the Trade". Motorcycle Mechanics. 2 (12)
List_of_screw_and_bolt_types
Metal assembly which functions as a removable connecting link
chafe the spliced eye of the halyard. A pin shackle is closed with an anchor bolt and cotter pin, in a manner similar to a clevis. It is for this reason
Shackle
Device that mechanically joins objects
and threaded rods. Other types of fastener include: anchor bolt batten bolt (fastener) screw bolt snap brass fastener buckle button cable tie cam captive
Fastener
United States meteorological event
though the fact that the homes swept away were missing some of their anchor bolt washers led to a high-end EF4 rating being assigned instead. Just to
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 21–26, 2011
Tornado_outbreak_sequence_of_May_21–26,_2011
List of tornadoes in the highest tornado intensity scales
buckled. Well-built, anchor-bolted homes were swept away and 75,000-pound (34,000 kg) petroleum storage tanks were ripped from their anchors and thrown hundreds
List of F5, EF5, and IF5 tornadoes
List_of_F5,_EF5,_and_IF5_tornadoes
2013 EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma
bare slab of an anchor-bolted home remained. However, it was later downgraded to an EF4 as an inspection revealed the home's anchor bolts were missing their
2013_Moore_tornado
departure from the form of previous anchors. The arms were formed in one piece, and were pivoted at the crown on a bolt passing through the forked shank
History_of_the_anchor
Mounting element that transfers loads from a pipe to supporting structures
welded or bolted to steel or concrete. In case of anchor which is bolted to concrete, a special type of bolt is required called Anchor Bolt, which is
Pipe_support
Topics referred to by the same term
applications Anchor bolt, to attach objects or structures to concrete Anchor (climbing), used in rock climbing Anchor plate, to strengthen buildings Anchor, part
Anchor_(disambiguation)
1965 child murder in Indianapolis, U.S.
Baniszewski then led Likens into the basement where each proceeded to use an anchor bolt in an attempt to burn the letter "S" beneath Likens's left breast, although
Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens
Fastener in reinforced concrete construction
installation of channel bolts for the fastening of components. Anchor channels consist of steel C-shaped channels and anchors (mostly headed studs) which
Anchor_channel
2014 EF4 tornado in central Arkansas, U.S.
bolts along the foundation perimeter and was reduced to a bare slab, normally indicative of EF5 strength; however, it was found that the anchor bolts
2014 Mayflower–Vilonia tornado
2014_Mayflower–Vilonia_tornado
F5 tornado in Oklahoma, U.S.
thrown roughly 0.25 mi (0.40 km) in the air, and a well-built home with anchor bolts was reduced to a bare slab. At this time, it had attained a width of
1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado
1999_Bridge_Creek–Moore_tornado
Lack of EF5 tornadoes in the U.S. (2013–2025)
Vilonia lacked anchor bolts and was anchored with cut nails instead. The new scale accounts for homes that use cut nails instead of anchor bolts, which do
EF5_drought
2011 EF4 tornado in Oklahoma
found to have installed anchor bolts. One of which was a particularly well-built home along Cedar Lane, which had anchor bolt spacing up to 18 inches
2011 Washington–Goldsby tornado
2011_Washington–Goldsby_tornado
Large plate or washer connected to a tie rod or bolt
An anchor plate, pattress plate, floor plate or wall washer is a large plate or washer connected to a tie rod or bolt. Anchor plates are used on exterior
Anchor_plate
Vilonia lacked anchor bolts and were anchored with cut nails instead. The new scale accounts for homes that use cut nails instead of anchor bolts, which do
Disagreements on the intensity of tornadoes
Disagreements_on_the_intensity_of_tornadoes
Insert for screws
Toggle Bolt, which was also designed by Rawlplug in 1941. Nowadays, one of the most common designs for light loads is the split-ribbed plastic anchor. It
Wall_plug
1997 F5 tornado
integrity issues, which includes factors such as a lack of sufficient anchor bolts and steel straps in the house foundations. The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jarrell_tornado
bolts along the foundation perimeter and was reduced to a bare slab, normally indicative of EF5 strength; however, it was found that the anchor bolts
List of F4 and EF4 tornadoes (2010–2019)
List_of_F4_and_EF4_tornadoes_(2010–2019)
Rail-tie/sleeper binding mechanism
the screw spike. Fang bolts or rail anchor bolts have also been used for fixing rails or chairs to sleepers. The fang bolt is a bolt inserted through a hole
Rail_fastening_system
Synthetic materials with properties similar to natural resins
at high levels—usually up to 50%. Synthetic resins are also used in anchor bolt adhesives, though epoxy based materials are also used. Many companies
Synthetic_resin
Mechanical protection device in climbing
A removable bolt (or RB), in climbing, is a spring loaded metal camming device used to anchor a person or a load to a rock or cement wall temporarily
Removable_bolt
American rock climber (1957–2009)
(91 m) vertical-to-gently-overhanging route is protected by 13 bolts (including anchor bolts), each one placed either from a stance (9) or while hanging
John_Bachar
American journalist
Brian Bolter is an American former television news anchor and reporter, and currently a restaurateur. Bolter worked at KHBS-TV in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Brian_Bolter
For the placement and removal of protection
circle-heads. They can also be used in the initial placement of fixed anchors (bolts) or the forceful removal of stuck free climbing protection. Chouinard
Hammer_(climbing)
large, anchor-bolted cabin was completely swept away and reduced to a bare slab, with little debris recovered. While this structure was well-anchored, surveyors
List of F4, EF4, and IF4 tornadoes (2020–present)
List_of_F4,_EF4,_and_IF4_tornadoes_(2020–present)
Mechanical fastener
tensioners (MJT) are an alternative to traditional bolted joints. Rather than needing to tighten one large bolt, MJTs use several smaller jackbolts to significantly
Multi-jackbolt_tensioner
Liechtenstein-based power tools company
1974 Hilti started to develop and market anchor bolts, and in 1977 Hilti introduced its first chemical anchor product line. Two more production facilities
Hilti
Former railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
in 2003, causing a large portion of the bridge to collapse. Corroded anchor bolts holding the bridge to its foundations failed, contributing to the collapse
Kinzua_Bridge
Topics referred to by the same term
Tortured Poets Department Brian Bolter (fl. 1999–2013), American television news anchor and reporter Jay David Bolter (born 1951), American literary critic
Bolter
Destructive outbreak of 12 tornadoes striking the state of Wisconsin on July 18, 1996
and completely swept away by the Oakfield F5 tornado with severely bent anchor bolts and rebar supports visible. (Courtesy of NWS Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
1996 Oakfield tornado outbreak
1996_Oakfield_tornado_outbreak
EF5 tornado in Iowa
a newly built subdivision. Multiple large and well-built homes with anchor bolts were swept completely away at that location. Two of these homes had no
2008 Parkersburg–New Hartford tornado
2008_Parkersburg–New_Hartford_tornado
Powerful EF4 tornado in central Oklahoma in 2011
anchor bolted sill plates, and some of them remained intact, and the south side of the home was mud blasted, but due to the fact some of the anchor bolts
2011 Chickasha–Blanchard tornado
2011_Chickasha–Blanchard_tornado
2012 tornado in Indiana and Kentucky, US
foundation that the building previously sat atop was visible. Numerous anchoring bolts that held the structure down were bent in the direction of the storm
2012_Henryville_tornado
Failure mode of anchors in concrete submitted to tensile force
Eligehausen, Rolf; Periškić, G.; Mayer, U. (2007). "3D FE analysis of anchor bolts with large embedment depths". Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 74 (1–2):
Concrete_cone_failure
used as an anchor to construct a belay. bolt A point of protection permanently installed in a hole drilled into the rock, to which a metal bolt hanger is
Glossary_of_climbing_terms
Power tool
with the hammer mode disabled. Holes in hard materials are needed for anchor bolts, concrete screws, and wall plugs. Hammer drills are not typically used
Hammer_drill
Cleaning of architectural glass used for structural, lighting, or decorative purposes
and holding onto the frame. Later, leather safety belts attached to anchor bolts were introduced and then scaffolds. For example, the Otis Elevator Company
Window_cleaner
French civil engineer (1832–1923)
top to bear the supporting shoe for the ironwork. These shoes were anchored by bolts 10 cm (4 in) in diameter and 7.5 m (25 ft) long. Work on the foundations
Gustave_Eiffel
F5 tornado in 1974
and sweeping away numerous homes, some of which were well-built and anchor-bolted. The town's downtown area was also devastated with 18 of the fatalities
1974_Brandenburg_tornado
Microstate in Central Europe
textiles, precision instruments, metal manufacturing, power tools, anchor bolts, calculators, pharmaceuticals and food products. Its most recognizable
Liechtenstein
Rifle
The Remington–Keene is an early bolt-action rifle with a tubular magazine. Remington manufactured prototypes of Keene's patents for consideration by the
Remington–Keene_rifle
Uninhabited islet in the North Atlantic Ocean
into the wall above Hall's Ledge, each secured by four 80-tonne rock-anchor bolts. UK authorities sent teams in 1973 on RFA Tidepool and in 1974 on HMS
Rockall
Steel cylinder surrounding a nuclear reactor core
problem is reinforcing the core shroud plates. This is done using an anchor bolt, which is used to attach additional steel plates to the core shroud surface
Core_shroud
Weather event in the United States
walls of his house. The most intense point of damage was noted at one anchor-bolted house in this area that was swept clean from its foundation and scattered
Tornado outbreak of May 25–30, 2019
Tornado_outbreak_of_May_25–30,_2019
2019 Tornado event in Alabama and Georgia, United States
houses were leveled. The debris was removed from the foundation. The anchor bolt screws remained intact on these homes. These two homes received a low-end
2019_Beauregard_tornado
EF4 tornado in Mississippi, U.S.
km/h), injuring another two people. Anchor bolts were pulled from the foundation, of which its wood flooring was bolted onto, and some clips were found,
2025_Kentwood–Carson_tornado
EF4 tornado in Illinois in 2015
of five homes was completely leveled, two of which were swept away. Anchor bolts were again present at these residences, though the foundations were of
2015 Rochelle–Fairdale tornado
2015_Rochelle–Fairdale_tornado
Climbing area in Germany
Upon reaching the summit, the leader anchors him- or herself using the abseil ring, a preinstalled anchor bolt or slings, and belays the second and other
Saxon Switzerland climbing region
Saxon_Switzerland_climbing_region
Thin sheets of stone applied as a decorative surface
dowels are connected to an angle bracket that is in turn connected by anchor bolts to the building's load-bearing wall or steel frame. Kerf anchorage systems
Stone_veneer
1787 penal transportation to New South Wales
years in the Thames hulks. Upon release he was caught again for stealing a bolt of cloth soon after. Edward was tried at the Gloucestershire Assizes on 24
List of convicts on the First Fleet
List_of_convicts_on_the_First_Fleet
jacking up the second floor, then general contractor Tom Silva glues and bolts reinforcing LVLs to the damaged floor joists. Plumbing and heating expert
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 21–30)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_21–30)
Largest tornado outbreak in recorded history
storm "completely wiped clean" several well constructed homes with anchor bolting. As the storm crossed US 72 in eastern Limestone County, the tornado
2011_Super_Outbreak
tail of the car on fire. Results showed the accident was caused by an anchor bolt which fell off the front radius rod support, allowing the front axle
List of fatalities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
List_of_fatalities_at_the_Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway
F5 tornado in Ohio and Pennsylvania, U.S.
homes in the Niles area were destroyed, including several homes with anchor bolts that were swept away with the debris scattered downwind. The Niles Park
1985_Niles–Wheatland_tornado
2011 tornado in Alabama
inadequately anchored to their foundations, multiple residences were discovered to have been very well constructed, with adequate anchor bolting and foundation
2011_Rainsville_tornado
installation RT 77-80 Ballast buggy Arva Industries Used alongside RT 40 RT 81 Anchor bolt drilling RT 82, 83 Crane car Arva Industries RT 85 Structure rehab, leak
Toronto_subway_rolling_stock
Storage space
people. For fixing to concrete ceilings it may be appropriate to use anchor bolts, while for fixing to studding it may be appropriate to use lag screws
Overhead_storage
Tornado in Charles County, Maryland, US
homes were also destroyed. Along Hallowing Point Road, a home with no anchoring or foundation was picked up and thrown 80 ft (24 m) into a culvert, killing
2002_La_Plata_tornado
Harrison 1916 3021 Du Du, And Dr. Eisenbart George Watson, yodle 3022 Ben Bolt Carolina Lazzari 3023 The boomerang — One-step Maurice National Promenade
List of Edison Blue Amberol Records: Popular Series
List_of_Edison_Blue_Amberol_Records:_Popular_Series
Tornado outbreak in the Central United States from May 22–26, 2016
in this area were damaged or destroyed, including one where a large, anchor-bolted brick farm home was completely leveled and largely swept away. Only
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 22–26, 2016
Tornado_outbreak_sequence_of_May_22–26,_2016
Lowest and supporting layer of a structure
Typical residential poured concrete foundation, except for the lack of anchor bolts. The concrete walls are supported on continuous footings and there is
Foundation_(engineering)
Final segment of a relay race
the original on 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2020-08-27. "Usain Bolt Ran History's Fastest Anchor Leg at World Relays - Athletics Live Streaming, videos, news
Anchor_leg
Full-size single-deck bus body and chassis
failed in service, while a bolt migration catcher bracket was fitted for the rear suspension to prevent the suspension's anchor bolt from migrating from the
Alexander_Dennis_Enviro300
Roller coaster at La Ronde
It is made up of 150 foundations, 300 pilings, 106 supports and 850 anchor bolts. The roller coasters has no inversions, though it does feature seven
Goliath_(La_Ronde)
Material handling storage aid system designed to store materials on pallets
baseplates, are at the base of columns and serve as anchors to give the rack more stability: anchor bolts are inserted through the baseplate's holes to attach
Pallet_racking
Guildford Studio Codemasters Aug 30, 2011 Sep 2, 2011 Unreleased Sep 1, 2011 Bolt Adventure Avalanche Software Disney Interactive Studios Nov 18, 2008 Feb
List_of_Xbox_360_games_(A–L)
2024 EF4 tornado in eastern Nebraska and Iowa
homes along Larimore Avenue that were newly built and newly anchored with nails and anchor bolts to a sill plate were leveled and swept away. Damage at these
2024_Elkhorn_tornado
List of tornadoes in the United States
along a county road where a grain silo was torn and twisted despite being bolted to the ground. As the tornado continued towards Herman, it snapped and uprooted
List of United States tornadoes in April 2025
List_of_United_States_tornadoes_in_April_2025
Steel roller coaster at Dorney Park
structures weighing 12,150,000 pounds (5,510,000 kg). Approximately 2,742 anchor bolts were required to assemble the coaster.[citation needed] Steel Force operates
Steel_Force
United States historic place
colored and beige brick facade. When nominated, it had about fifty masonry anchor bolts stabilizing the front facade. Socialist Labor Party Hall, also listed
Socialist_Hall
City in Arkansas, United States
Retrieved April 26, 2011. "NWS Little Rock, AR - No EF5 This Time: Anchor Bolts Not Detected in Most Construction". National Weather Service Forecast
Vilonia,_Arkansas
which may have added to the extent of the damage, despite the home was anchor-bolted to its foundation. A family survived the tornado underground in their
Tornadoes_of_2004
Defunct roller coaster at Kings Island
welds, 90 twelve-inch pipe welds, 162 saddle welds, and 100,000 steel anchor bolts. The materials were used to form 162 support columns and 2,456 feet (749 m)
The Bat (Kings Island; opened 1981)
The_Bat_(Kings_Island;_opened_1981)
Tornado outbreak that struck the Midwestern United States on May 18–21, 2013
especially near I-35/US 77. Based on multiple instances of well-built, anchor-bolted brick homes being completely swept away in Moore, along with the presence
Tornado outbreak of May 18–21, 2013
Tornado_outbreak_of_May_18–21,_2013
2011 EF5 tornado in Alabama, U.S
The storm completely swept away several well-constructed homes with anchor bolting. One home was scattered over 300 yards (270 m) with large items carried
2011 Hackleburg–Phil Campbell tornado
2011_Hackleburg–Phil_Campbell_tornado
Extremely destructive EF4 tornado that hit Granbury, Texas in 2013
including one that was properly secured with anchor bolts, were destroyed and swept clean of debris. A poorly anchored home on the same street was damaged at
2013_Granbury_tornado
Shaped grip attached to a climbing wall
either bolted to a wall via hex-head bolts and existing t-nuts or they are screwed on with several small screws. In extreme cases, concrete anchors may be
Climbing_hold
Mechanical fastener
single-throw bolt. The bolt can be engaged in its strike plate only after the door is closed. The locking mechanism typically prevents the bolt from being
Latch
Second-largest tornado outbreak in United States history
and sweeping away numerous homes, some of which were well-built and anchor-bolted. The town's downtown area was also devastated with 18 of the fatalities
1974_Super_Outbreak
Derecho in May 2022
second residence, a tree fell on to the corner of the house and an anchor-bolted single stall garage was overturned, while a second garage to the north
May_2022_Midwest_derecho
Jamaican sprinter (born 1989)
in London in the 100 m and 200 m races for the Jamaican team behind Usain Bolt. His times of 9.75 in 100 m and 19.44 in 200 m are the fastest 100 m and
Yohan_Blake
2016 EF4 tornado in Kansas, US
winds of 180 mph (290 km/h), based on the complete destruction of an anchor-bolted, brick farmhouse southwest of Chapman. However, they also acknowledged
2016_Abilene–Chapman_tornado
EF4 tornado in Illinois, U.S.
construction" of the home, which relied on toenailing and did not have anchor bolts. Small shrubs were also left intact at the front of the house. Moving
2025_Marion,_Illinois_tornado
(Connection line closed, events only) Line intact however is currently bolted closed, preventing access. Used for special events only. Moretonhampstead
List of closed railway lines in the United Kingdom
List_of_closed_railway_lines_in_the_United_Kingdom
Canadian sprinter (born 1994)
made headlines when he nearly beat Usain Bolt, who stumbled out of the blocks. The two clocked 9.96, with Bolt just thousandths ahead. In the final, De
Andre_De_Grasse
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
Girl/Female
Scottish
Anchor.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Trouble.
Male
Spanish
Pet form of Spanish Ignacio, possibly NACHO means "unknowing."
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Greek Nachor (Hebrew Nachowr), NAHOR means "snoring" or "snorting." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham. Compare with another form of Nahor.
Male
Esperanto
Pet form of Esperanto Antono, possibly ANCHJO means "invaluable."Â
Boy/Male
Scottish
Anchor.
Male
Hungarian
 Variant spelling of Hungarian András, ANDOR means "man; warrior." Compare with another form of Andor.
Male
German
Old German name ANICHO means "ancestor."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Ankers, itself a variant of Anker.
Male
Spanish
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, PANCHO means "French."
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Sanctius, SANCHO means "holy."
Boy/Male
Biblical
Hoarse, dry, hot.
Biblical
same as Nahor
Boy/Male
Scottish
Anchor.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Anchor.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Indian, Jamaican, Latin
Bowman; An English Surname; The Archer; Noteworthy and Valorous
Boy/Male
Welsh
Anchor.
Male
Greek
(ÎαχώÏ) Greek form of Hebrew Nachowr, NACHOR means "snoring" or "snorting." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham.
Male
Hebrew
(× Ö¸×—ï‹×¨) Hebrew name NACHOWR means "snoring" or "snorting." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham.
Male
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Old Norse Arnþórr, ANDOR means "eagle of Thor." Compare with another form of Andor.
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
ANCHOR BOLT
n.
The hold or grip of an anchor, or that to which it holds.
v. i.
To cast anchor; to come to anchor; as, our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream.
v. t.
A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor.
imp. & p. p.
of Anchor
n.
An anchoret.
n.
Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; -- a part of the ornaments of certain moldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.
a.
Having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor; as, an anchored cross.
v. t.
To loose from the anchor, as a ship.
v. t.
To place at anchor; to secure by an anchor; as, to anchor a ship.
n.
Any instrument or contrivance serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a contrivance to hold the end of a bridge cable, or other similar part; a contrivance used by founders to hold the core of a mold in place.
n.
One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges; also, one of the calcareous spinules of certain Holothurians, as in species of Synapta.
v. t. & i.
To raise the anchor of, as a ship; to weigh anchor.
pl.
of Rancho
v. t.
To cause to ride with one anchor less than before, after having been moored by two or more anchors.
a.
Anchor-shaped.
v. t.
To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to anchor the cables of a suspension bridge.
a.
Held by an anchor; at anchor; held safely; as, an anchored bark; also, shaped like an anchor; forked; as, an anchored tongue.
v. t.
To bring to the cathead; as, to cat an anchor. See Anchor.
v. i.
To weigh anchor.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Anchor