Before hanging the heavy mirror, she inserted a screw anchor into the masonry to ensure the screw would hold.

The research vessel deployed a mushroom anchor to hold position in the silty bay.

Before the fog rolled in, the captain counted the anchor buoys to confirm their positions.

The construction crew ordered extra anchor nuts to secure the new support beams.

The harbor master inspected the anchor balls to ensure they were securely attached before the storm.

The anchor men coordinated their questions to avoid interrupting each other during the live debate.

Before the storm hit, the crew checked the anchor lines and tightened every knot along the bow.

The engineer inspected the anchor pylons before the storm hit.

At dawn, the crew weighed anchor and sailed into the fog.

Before we dropped the anchor, the crew inspected the anchor line for frays.