laid an anchor to the windward

A form of lay an anchor to the windward — To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of lay an anchor to the windward
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APA

laid an anchor to the windward. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laid%20an%20anchor%20to%20the%20windward

MLA

“laid an anchor to the windward.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laid%20an%20anchor%20to%20the%20windward. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laid an anchor to the windward,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laid%20an%20anchor%20to%20the%20windward.

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