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⚓ anchor emoji
The anchor emoji ⚓ depicts an anchor, a tool associated with ships. It is used in contexts related to vessels, boating, and nautical equipment. The emoji can also represent an anchor as a practical maritime tool.
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- Category
- Travel & Places
- Unicode version
- 6.0
- Release year
- 2010
- Unicode sequence
- U+2693
- Emoji version
- 0.6
What does ⚓ mean?
A metal anchor, typically depicted in a silver or gray color, with a cross-shaped stock and two curved flukes. It visually represents a nautical instrument used to secure ships. The anchor is part of the Travel & Places category, specifically under the transport-water subcategory, symbolizing stability, safety, and maritime themes.
Common uses
- Indicating nautical or maritime contexts: 'Set sail with us ⚓'
- Symbolizing stability or safety: 'Feeling grounded today ⚓'
- Referencing nautical terms or idioms: 'Drop anchor here ⚓'
In a message
Our new boat is ready for the sea ⚓
Just arrived at the marina ⚓
Anchors aweigh! ⚓ Time to set sail.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ⚓ mean?
A metal anchor, typically depicted in a silver or gray color, with a cross-shaped stock and two curved flukes. It visually represents a nautical instrument used to secure ships. The anchor is part of the Travel & Places category, specifically under the transport-water subcategory, symbolizing stability, safety, and maritime themes.
How do I copy Anchor?
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Does Anchor support skin tones?
This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.