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  1. 1. v. t. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. spare anchor for use in emergency Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Naut.) A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. 2. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge. Source: webster
  5. 5. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel;-- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. Source: adambom
  6. 6. v. t. A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the Note under Anchor. v. t. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge. Source: ecdict

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