anchorman

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See also: Anchorman and anchor man

English

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Etymology

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From anchor +‎ man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

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Noun

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anchorman (plural anchormen)

  1. (television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
    Synonym: anchor
  2. (athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
  3. (nautical) The person on a ship in charge of the anchor. [10th or 11th century]
  4. (blackjack) The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

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Italian

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English anchorman.

Noun

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anchorman m (invariable)

  1. anchorman
    Synonym: conduttore di telegiornale