The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Anchor \An"chor\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Anchored; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Anchoring.] [Cf. F. ancrer.]
   1. To place at anchor; to secure by an anchor; as, to anchor
      a ship.
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   2. To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to
      anchor the cables of a suspension bridge.
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            Till that my nails were anchored in thine eyes.
                                                  --Shak.
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