anchorman vs anchor

anchorman and anchor both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anchorman	Yes	No	No	No
anchor	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, anchorman and anchor are synonyms defined as:

anchorman and anchor: a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

Other synonyms of anchorman include anchorperson.

anchorman (noun)	anchor (noun)
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute	a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
	a central cohesive source of support and stability
	a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

anchorman (verb)	anchor (verb)
	secure a vessel with an anchor
	fix firmly and stably