A permanent placement or foundation to which the lower members of a structure can be attached in order to provide stability for the entire structure.

1. An area where a vessel anchors or may anchor because of either suitability or designation. Also known as anchor station.

2. A device which anchors tendons to the posttensioned concrete member.

3. In pretensioning, a device used to anchor tendons temporarily during the hardening of the concrete.

4. See <<deadman>>