plechtanker

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of plecht +‎ anker.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈplɛxtˌɑŋ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: plecht‧an‧ker

Noun[edit]

plechtanker n (plural plechtankers)

  1. (nautical) sheet anchor
  2. (figurative) last resort, last hope
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