anchorwoman

an·chor·wom·an

 (ăng′kər-wo͝om′ən)

n.

1. A woman who narrates or coordinates a newscast in which several correspondents give reports.

2. A woman who is an anchor in a competition, such as a relay race.

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anchorwoman

(ˈæŋkəˌwʊmən)

n, pl -women

1. (General Sporting Terms) sport the last woman in a team to compete, esp in a relay race

2. (Film) Also called: anchor or presenter (in broadcasting) a woman in a central studio who links up and maintains contact with various outside camera units, reporters, etc

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an•chor•wom•an

(ˈæŋ kərˌwʊm ən)

n., pl. -wom•en.

a woman who anchors a program of news, sports, etc.; anchor.

[1970–75]

usage: See -woman.

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Translations

anchorwoman

[ˈæŋkəˌwʊmən] N (anchorwomen (pl)) (TV, Rad) → presentadora f

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anchorwoman

[ˈæŋkə^rwʊmən] n [TV or radio programme] → présentatrice f

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