Ridicules anchoring devices (4)
I believe the answer is:
guys
'ridicules' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for guys that I've seen before include "Bonfire Night effigies" , "Fellows" , "Men; ropes" , "people generally" , "Tent ropes; people" .)