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sheet anchor

–noun
1. Nautical. a large anchor used only in cases of emergency.
2. a final reliance or resource, as when in danger.

Origin:
1485–95
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sheet anchor  
n.  
  1. Nautical A large extra anchor intended for use in an emergency.

  2. A source of aid in time of emergency or danger.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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