Device to hold a ship Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Device to hold a ship" and the answer is "ANCHOR".

Why does this clue have this answer? Let's break it down:

1. A ship needs something to keep it in place and prevent it from drifting away.
2. The word "device" suggests that we are looking for an object or tool.
3. A device that can hold a ship in place is commonly known as an anchor.

An anchor is a heavy object, typically made of metal, that is dropped into the water to provide stability and prevent a ship from moving. It has a hook-like structure that lodges itself into the seabed or the riverbed, creating a secure attachment point for the ship. By using an anchor, the ship can remain in one location even in rough waters or strong currents.

So, in conclusion, the answer to the clue "Device to hold a ship" is "ANCHOR" because an anchor is the specific device used by ships to keep them in place and prevent drifting.

Definition of "ANCHOR"

a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end

Example :

the boat, no longer held fast by its anchor, swung wildly

an anchor chain

the European Community is the economic anchor of the New Europe

 The Crossword clue "Device to hold a ship" published 15 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	17 September 2018	ANCHOR