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⚓ Anchor Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Heavy iron symbolism — both literally and metaphorically. "Be someone's anchor" is a whole tattoo genre. Sailors get them inked after crossing the Atlantic, and landlocked people get them because they look cool. Also popular in nautical-themed home decor.
When to Use
Use for nautical themes, stability metaphors, or coastal living.
Example Usage
- “Anchors aweigh ⚓”
- “Stay grounded ⚓”
- “Nautical vibes ⚓”
Popular Combinations
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Ship anchored
⚓⛵
Sailing life
⚓💙
Love the sea
How Anchor looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⚓ mean in a text message?▼
Heavy iron symbolism — both literally and metaphorically. "Be someone's anchor" is a whole tattoo genre. Sailors get them inked after crossing the Atlantic, and landlocked people get them because they look cool. Also popular in nautical-themed home decor. Use for nautical themes, stability metaphors, or coastal living. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use ⚓ in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Anchor to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type ⚓ with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for ⚓?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:anchor:` to insert the Anchor emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2693
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:anchor:Keywords
shipferryseaboat
When to Use ⚓ Anchor
Use for nautical themes, stability metaphors, or coastal living.
- •Send ⚓ when you want to express or reference "anchor" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⚓ in conversations about ship or ferry to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⚓ Anchor on social media posts, stories, or comments related to anchor
- •Combine ⚓ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about ship, ferry, sea
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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