anchorman

Etymology

From anchor + man.

noun

  1. (television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
  2. (athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
  3. (nautical) The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
  4. (blackjack) The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

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