Sheet-anchor
noun
1.
Nautical. a large anchor used only in cases of emergency.
2.
a final reliance or resource, as when in danger.
sheet anchor
noun
1.
(nautical) a large strong anchor for use in emergency
2.
a person or thing to be relied upon in an emergency
Read Also:
- Sheet-bend
noun 1. a knot made between two ropes by forming a bight in one and passing the end of the other through the bight, around it, and under itself. noun 1. a knot used esp for joining ropes of different sizes Also called becket bend, weaver’s hitch
- Sheet cake
noun a one-layer cake often topped with frosting or with ingredients rolled into it Examples Sheet cakes are often sold at grocery stores and served at office or birthday parties. Usage Note cooking
- Sheetcase
noun 1. a covering made of sheet material, especially one used for a down comforter.
- Sheet down
verb 1. (intransitive, adverb) (of rain) to fall heavily in sheets
- Sheet-erosion
noun 1. Geology. erosion by sheets of running water, rather than by streams.