What is an anchor used for?

An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, used to secure a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ancora, which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα ( ankȳra ). Anchors can either be temporary or permanent.

Who is the anchor on a TV programme?

The anchor on a television or radio programme, especially a news programme, is the person who presents it. He was the anchor of the 15-minute evening newscast. 8. 9. 10.

What is a bonded anchor?

Bonded anchors are also referred as adhesive anchors or chemical anchors. The anchoring material is an adhesive (also called mortar) usually consisting of epoxy, polyester, or vinylester resins. In bonded anchors, the force-transfer mechanism is based on bond stresses provided by binding organic materials.

Who is the anchor of a relay race?

The anchor of a relay race is the last person to run. It's their job to hold the team's lead. And on televised news, the anchor is the person who is front and center delivering the current events, the one who draws viewers to the news on that particular station.