ancre de salut

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French - English
{n} sheet anchor
a batsman who provides dependable defence while a series of other batsmen score rapidly
a source of help in times of danger
a large, spare anchor used in an emergency
large anchor used in emergencies
A large anchor stowed on shores outside the waist of a vessel; called also waist anchor
spare anchor for use in emergency
Anything regarded as a sure support or dependence in danger; the best hope or refuge
See the Note under Anchor