2. Scrutinize, analyze, sift, probe, examine, lay open.

Anatomy, n.

    1. Dissection.
    2. Structure, structural form, structural plan, structural details.
    3. Structural science.
    4. Skeleton, bony structure.
    5. Meagre person, heap of skin and bones.

Ancestor, n. Forefather, progenitor, father.

Ancestral, a. Hereditary, patrimonial.

Ancestry, n.

    1. Lineage, family, race, house, line of ancestors, line.
    2. Pedigree, stock, genealogy, descent.
    3. High birth, noble blood, gentle blood, nobility, hereditary rank.

Anchor, n.

    1. Ground tackle (of a ship).
    2. Sure protection, security, stay, hold, defence.

Anchor, v. a. Secure by anchor, secure, fasten, fix securely.

Anchor, v. n. Cast anchor, come to anchor, keep hold, take firm hold.

Anchorage, n. Roadstead, road, port, harbor, resting-place.

Anchoret, n. Hermit. See anchorite.

Anchor-ice, n. Ground-ice.

Anchorite, n. Hermit, recluse, solitary, anchoret, eremite, solitaire.


  By PanEris using Melati.

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