⚓️ Anchor emoji
HTML
⚓
Unicode
U+2693
What is ⚓️ called?
⚓️ is called the Anchor emoji.
Also known as ship anchor or nautical anchor. These terms reflect common wording, regional usage, or how the symbol looks; Unicode’s official name is anchor.
What does ⚓️ mean?
⚓ is officially named anchor. A ship's anchor used to secure vessels in place by hooking into the seabed or harbor bottom. This essential maritime equipment prevents ships from drifting due to wind, waves, or currents, representing stability and maritime navigation.
Use it for literal references to anchor and for stability, security, hope, maritime tradition, being grounded. It is used to secure a vessel and can symbolise stability, maritime life, or an online link target. Related choices include 🛟 Ring buoy and ⛵ Sailboat.
Other meanings
It can mean stability, security, hope, maritime tradition, being grounded. Context determines whether the message is literal, travel-related, practical, directional, or metaphorical.
Example Usage
The ship dropped its anchor ⚓ in the calm harbor for the night
The journey update includes anchor ⚓
More details
Officially named anchor. Its code point is U+2693. It was introduced in Emoji 1.0.
Visual description
A traditional ship anchor with curved flukes, a shank, and chain, showing the classic maritime anchor design.
It is used to secure a vessel and can symbolise stability, maritime life, or an online link target. Colours, proportions, orientation, and fine details vary by platform.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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