anchorwoman
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an·chor·wom·an
(ăng′kər-wo͝om′ən)n.
1. A woman who narrates or coordinates a newscast in which several correspondents give reports.
2. A woman who is an anchor in a competition, such as a relay race.
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anchorwoman
(ˈæŋkəˌwʊmən)n, pl -women
1. (General Sporting Terms) sport the last woman in a team to compete, esp in a relay race
2. (Film) Also called: anchor or presenter (in broadcasting) a woman in a central studio who links up and maintains contact with various outside camera units, reporters, etc
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an•chor•wom•an
(ˈæŋ kərˌwʊm ən)n., pl. -wom•en.
a woman who anchors a program of news, sports, etc.; anchor.
[1970–75]
usage: See -woman.
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