A.hold back, stay, hinder, ἀ. τὰς νέας keep them riding at anchor, Hdt.6.116 (cf. Hsch. s.v. ἀνακ-), etc.: metaph., of a chariot, hold it in, keep it back, S.El.732; also “ἀ. πόλεμον” D.H.9.16.
3. keep afloat, Arist.Cael.313a23.
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