anchorman

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Synonyms: anchor man, anchormen, anchorwoman, anchorin

Antonyms: anchor man, anchormen, anchorwoman, anchorin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|television|radio}} The main [[host]] of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of [[news]].
2. {{lb|en|athletics}} The most reliable [[runner]] or [[swimmer]] in a [[relay]] team, usually the one who covers the final stretch.
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} The person on a ship in charge of the [[anchor]]. {{defdate|10th or 11th century}} <!-- [http://www.archive.org/stream/avolumevocabula00wriggoog#page/n78/mode/1up] -->
4. {{lb|en|blackjack}} The last [[player]] in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the [[dealer]].

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