Noun. Brakes. E.g."I slammed the anchors on and hit my head on the steering wheel."

Types of stonework include those made of flat stock (strap, cramps, dovetails, dowel, strap and dowel, and two-way anchors) and round stock (rod cramp, rod anchor, eyebolt and dowel, flat-hood wall tie and dowel, dowel and wire toggle bolts).

Rail-fastening devices used to resist the longitudinal movement of rail under traffic and to maintain proper expansion allowance at joint gaps for temperature changes.

Implants used in arthroscopic Surgery and other Orthopedic Procedures to attach soft Tissue to bone. One end of a Suture is tied to soft Tissue and the other end to the implant. The anchors are made of a variety of materials including Titanium, Stainless Steel, or absorbable Polymers.

For small open boats the anchor should weigh 1lb. for every foot of length up to 20ft. For other boats anchors would be chosen according to the total weight of the boat, including her ballast and equi [..]