Complete Definition of "sheet anchor"

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Noun

sheet anchor

  1. nautical a large, spare anchor used in an emergency
  2. context|by extension a source of help in times of danger
  3. cricket a batsman who provides dependable defence while a series of other batsmen score rapidly
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