anchorman
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See also: Anchorman and anchor man
Etymology
From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.
Pronunciation
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
anchorman (plural anchormen)
- (television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
- Synonym: anchor
- (athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
- (nautical) The person on a ship in charge of the anchor. [10th or 11th century]
- (blackjack) The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.
Coordinate terms
- anchor
- anchorperson
- anchorwoman, anchoress (informal)
Translations
TV host — see also anchor
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runner
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nautical: person in charge of the anchor
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Etymology
Noun
anchorman m (invariable)
- anchorman
- Synonym: conduttore di telegiornale
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