anchor / anker [ˈæŋkɜr]
anchor – n. & v. – n. – 1. a heavy metal weight used to moor a ship; 2. something that gives stability; 3. a crucial or principle component; v. – 1. use an anchor to moor a boat etc.; 2. fix firmly; 3. to act as an anchor.
anker – n. – a keg or cask containing 30 to 40 liters usually used for alcoholic drinks