anchorman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.
Meanings
- The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
- The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
- The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
- The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anchormen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
anchoress · anchorperson · anchorwoman · anchor
Synonyms
Translations (39)
pl prowadząca (TV host — see also anchor) · la proreta (nautical: person in charge of the anchor) · da TV-vært (TV host — see also anchor) · pl prezenter (TV host — see also anchor) · da tv-vært (TV host — see also anchor) · sh водитељ (TV host — see also anchor) · ar مُقَدِّم أَخْبَار (TV host — see also anchor) · ro prezentator (TV host — see also anchor) · pl biegaczka sztafetowa (runner) · fi ankkuri (TV host — see also anchor) · vi dẫn chương trình truyền hình (TV host — see also anchor) · fi uutisankkuri (TV host — see also anchor) · ar مُذِيع (TV host — see also anchor) · fi ankkurimies (nautical: person in charge of the anchor) · sh voditelj (TV host — see also anchor) · tr spiker (TV host — see also anchor) · ar قَارِئ أَخْبَار (TV host — see also anchor) · tl huling mananakbo (runner) · it anchorman (TV host — see also anchor) · fi ankkuri (runner) · de Schlussläufer (runner) · pl prezenterka (TV host — see also anchor) · fi juontaja (TV host — see also anchor) · nl nieuwslezer (TV host — see also anchor) · ang ancormann (nautical: person in charge of the anchor) · ar مُذِيع أَخْبَار (TV host — see also anchor) · da studievært (TV host — see also anchor) · da ankermand (TV host — see also anchor) · hu bemondó (TV host — see also anchor) · th หัวเรี่ยวหัวแรง (TV host — see also anchor) · de Schlußläufer (runner) · pl prowadzący (TV host — see also anchor) · it frazionista (runner) · ca presentador (TV host — see also anchor) · pl kotwicowy (nautical: person in charge of the anchor) · da programvært (TV host — see also anchor) · pl biegacz sztafetowy (runner) · cmn 主持人 (TV host — see also anchor) · nl nieuwsanker (TV host — see also anchor)