Idiom: Lay An Anchor To The WindwardCheck definitions of...lay an anchor to the windward MeaningsTo adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.A-Z Proximitieslaughing stocklaugh up one's sleevelaundry listlaw of the junglelay a finger on lay an anchor to the windward lay an egglay at someone's doorlay by the heelslay down the lawlay down the markerSimilar Idiomslay an anchor to the windwardlay oddslay a finger onlay an egglay at someone's doorlay by the heelslay down the lawlay down the markerlay eggslay eyes onlay hands onlay it on thicklay offlay of the landlay onlay on the linelay overlay rubberlay something at the feet oflay the groundworkSimilar Phraseswindward islandswindward isleswindward passagewindward sideanchor chainanchor ropedrop anchorsea anchoranchor lightanchor ringcast anchorgrapnel anchormooring anchorweigh the anchormushroom anchorsheet anchorwaist anchorweigh anchorlay asidelay eyes on
