anchorage

noun

an·chor·age ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij

Synonyms of anchorage

: a place where vessels anchor : a place suitable for anchoring

: the act of anchoring : the condition of being anchored

: a means of securing : a source of reassurance

… this anchorage of Christian hope …—T. O. Wedel

: something that provides a secure hold

Examples of anchorage in a Sentence

an area of safe anchorage A heavy metal ring provides anchorage for the cable. The ring serves as a secure anchorage.

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As of Saturday, there were 67 vessels at anchorage at the Shanghai and Ningbo ports, along with 19 ships berthed at the hubs—amounting to more than 687,500 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in queue, compared to just above 96,500 TEUs at the ports. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 During the summer, children learn to sail just beyond the anchorage. — Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas. — R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anchorage

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Kids Definition

anchorage

noun

an·chor·age ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij

: a place where boats may be anchored

: a firm hold to resist a strong pull

: a means of security

Medical Definition

anchorage

noun

an·chor·age ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij

: the act of securing or fastening firmly

: something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold

anchorage for a dental plate

: a point or frame of psychological reference

Geographical Definition

Anchorage

geographical name

An·chor·age ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij

municipality in south central Alaska at the head of Cook Inlet population 291,826

Note: Anchorage is by far Alaska's most populous city.

anchorage

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