Definitions

1. adjective

without an anchor or anchors; not having a fixed or secure position

“The ship’s anchorless state made it difficult to navigate through the stormy waters.”

2. adverb

without an anchor or anchors; in a state of being unmoored or unsecured

“The crew had to navigate the ship anchorless through the narrow strait.”

3. noun

a person or thing that lacks a fixed or secure position, often in a figurative sense

“The anchorless wanderer had been traveling for months, searching for a place to call home.”