ˈbækˌbəʊn ˈbækˌboʊn ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn ˈmeɪn.steɪ secure a vessel with an anchor We anchored at Baltimore fix firmly and stably anchor the lamppost in concrete a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving a central cohesive source of support and stability faith is his anchor the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money he is the linchpin of this firm a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute