drop anchor
The phrase "drop anchor" originates from maritime practices but has also developed a humorous informal meaning.
Definition
B2Maritime
(technical)To release the anchor from a vessel into the water to secure it in place.
Example
- The captain decided to drop anchor near the coast for the night.
C1Informal
(euphemistic, humorous)To defecate.
Example
- He said he needed to drop anchor before we continued our hike.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drop anchor":
cast anchoranchor pointsheet anchordrop someone in itdrop indrop intodrop sciencedrop behinddrop lightdrop towertie offdrop targettie down