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Meaning of sheet anchor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sheet anchor

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A large, spare anchor used in an emergency

  2. (by extension) a source of help in times of danger; last resort

  3. A batsman who provides dependable defence while a series of other batsmen score rapidly