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Noun: mushroom anchor  'músh-room 'ang-ku(r)
  1. An anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls
    "They secured the boat with a mushroom anchor for the extended stay"

Derived forms: mushroom anchors

Type of: anchor, ground tackle

Encyclopedia: Mushroom anchor