Anchor vs. Host
Difference Between Anchor and Host
Anchornoun
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
Hostnoun
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.Anchornoun
(nautical) An iron device so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel at her berth by the chain or rope attached. (FM 55-501).
Hostnoun
One that provides a facility for an event.
Anchornoun
(nautical) The combined anchoring gear (anchor, rode, bill/peak and fittings such as bitts, cat, and windlass.)
Hostnoun
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
Our company is host of the annual conference this year.Anchornoun
(heraldry) Representation of the nautical tool, used as a heraldic charge.
Hostnoun
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.Anchornoun
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
Hostnoun
Any computer attached to a network.
Anchornoun
(Internet) A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.
Hostnoun
(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.Anchornoun
(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman.
Hostnoun
An organism bearing certain genetic material.
The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.Anchornoun
(athletics) The final runner in a relay race.
Hostnoun
A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
Anchornoun
(archery) A point that is touched by the draw hand or string when the bow is fully drawn and ready to shoot.
Hostnoun
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
Anchornoun
(economics) A superstore or other facility that serves as a focus to bring customers into an area.
Hostnoun
A large number of items; a large inventory.
The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.Anchornoun
(figurative) That which gives stability or security.
Hostnoun
(Christianity) The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
Anchornoun
(architecture) A metal tie holding adjoining parts of a building together.
Hostverb
To perform the role of a host.
Our company will host the annual conference this year.I was terrible at hosting that show.I’ll be hosting tonight. I hope I’m not terrible.Anchornoun
(architecture) Carved work, somewhat resembling an anchor or arrowhead; part of the ornaments of certain mouldings. It is seen in the echinus, or egg-and-anchor (called also egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue) ornament.
Hostverb
To lodge at an inn.
Anchornoun
One of the anchor-shaped spicules of certain sponges.
Hostverb
To run software made available to a remote user or process.
Kremvax hosts a variety of services.Anchornoun
One of the calcareous spinules of certain holothurians, as in species of Synapta.
Hostnoun
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
Anchornoun
(cartomancy) The thirty-fifth Lenormand card.
Hostnoun
a vast multitude
Anchornoun
(obsolete) An anchorite or anchoress.
Hostnoun
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Anchorverb
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.
Hostnoun
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Anchorverb
To cast anchor; to come to anchor.
Our ship (or the captain) anchored in the stream.Hostnoun
archaic terms for army
Anchorverb
To stop; to fix or rest.
Hostnoun
any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event;
Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic GamesAnchorverb
To provide emotional stability for a person in distress.
Hostnoun
(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
Anchorverb
To perform as an anchorman or anchorwoman.
Hostnoun
the owner or manager of an inn
Anchorverb
To be stuck; to be unable to move away from a position.
Hostnoun
a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
Anchornoun
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Hostnoun
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Anchornoun
a central cohesive source of support and stability;
faith is his anchorthe keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft moneyhe is the linchpin of this firmHostverb
be the host of or for;
We hosted 4 couples last nightAnchornoun
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
Anchorverb
fix firmly and stably;
anchor the lamppost in concreteAnchorverb
secure a vessel with an anchor;
We anchored at Baltimore
