How to pronounce “sheet anchor”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (nautical) A large, spare anchor used in an emergency.
• (by extension) A source of help in times of danger; last resort.
• (cricket) A batsman who provides dependable defence while a series of other batsmen score rapidly.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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