sheet anchor

Also found in: Encyclopedia.

sheet anchor

n.
1. Nautical A large extra anchor intended for use in an emergency.
2. A source of aid in time of emergency or danger.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

sheet anchor

n
1. (Nautical Terms) nautical a large strong anchor for use in emergency
2. a person or thing to be relied upon in an emergency
[C17: from earlier shute anker, from shoot (obsolete) the sheet of a sail]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sheet anchor - spare anchor for use in emergencysheet anchor - spare anchor for use in emergency  
waist anchor
anchor, ground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations

sheet anchor

n → ancora di speranza or di riserva
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
'I am very happy that I played sheet anchor role in the team's title triumph.
Speaker Asad Qaiser lauds World Cup winning Pak MPs team
LCP, which acquired the parade for Sheet Anchor Investments Ltd, one of the LCP group of companies, in October 2017, has invested about PS35,000 on phase one improvements, which included undertaking repairs to the soffits and fascias, repainting car park bollards, improving the landscaping and redecorating the canopies.
LCP shopping parade is now fully let
Civil society organization (NGOs) are playing sheet anchor role in pursuits of elimination of women issues because they have practically delivered by generating viable results but still their approach and number with respect prevalence of issues is pretty limited due to capacity, budgets, regulatory and limited authority for this I personally urge the state to strengthen the civil societies culture and extend the level of trust in them with over all monitoring with consistency and comprehensive policy to end women issues.
Meet the dynamic leader Ghulam Sughra Solangi, the Founder of Marvi Rural Development Organization
Selman had played the sheet anchor role to perfection but within touching distance of his hundred he was leg before to a full-length delivery just after David Wiese had taken the new ball.
Labuschagne's career-best score ensures a draw
Selman had played the sheet anchor role to perfection but within touching distance of his hundred he was leg before to a fulllength delivery just after David Wiese had taken the new ball.
Labuschagne's career-best score ensures a draw
PM Khan's two days official visit to Iran (April 21-22) provides a sheet anchor to end the misunderstanding and weave a new tapestry of relationship based on mutual benefits between the two neighbourly Islamic states.
Pak-Iran ties: Past vs present dynamics
When you lose such a sheet anchor, you grapple with memories to move forward in life.
Mother -- sheet anchor in life, and memory
Wetherspoon applicant Sheet Anchor Evolve does not yet have the lease for the site.
Plan to alter Dorking Wetherspoon opening hours could lead to 8am alcohol sales, resident fears; Alcohol licensing hours for the site are yet to be decided but the plan to alter the original trading hours has caused concern
The company has bought the units for an undisclosed sum on behalf of sister company Sheet Anchor Investments 2 Ltd.
Business buy-up in Wishaw
Badar Munir remained unbeaten on 64 and Ayub Khan played sheet anchor role from the other side and scored 55 not out.
Pak blind cricket team beat Lanka in first ODI in Colombo
Inclusion of young Imamul Haq might prove to be another masterstroke as he has the ability to sheet anchor the innings.
PSL4: Gladiators, Zalmi to battle for early dominance
Caspar MacDonald-Hall also several other property investments including Sheet Anchor Property Investments of Havant, Hampshire and jointly owns Southamptonbased property investment company Proudreed.
Midlands big players on the rise; 15 CASPER MACDONALDHALL PS600M (2018 PS560M) PROPERTY (13) 2018
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.