Category:Sheet anchor

Sheet" an"chor. Etym: [oe. scheten to shoot, as. sceótan; cf. Oe. Shoot anchor. See shoot, v. t.]

1. (naut.)

Defn: a large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; -- called also waist anchor. See the note under anchor.

2. Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the Best hope or refuge.