Anchorage
noun
A place where ships can be safely anchored.
The ship sailed towards a safe anchorage.
Often appears as...
- safe anchorage
- secure anchorage
noun
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.
The captain commanded for anchorage to stabilize the ship.
Often appears as...
- command for anchorage
- stop for anchorage
noun
Something that provides a strong hold or connection.
The anchorage of the bridge is very sturdy and secure.
Often appears as...
- sturdy anchorage
- secure anchorage
noun
A fee for anchoring.
The port charges a high anchorage for big ships.
Often appears as...
- high anchorage
- anchorage fee
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The name of a city in Alaska.
He lives in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
Often appears as...
- live in anchorage
- visit anchorage
noun
A place where ships can be safely anchored.
The ship sailed towards a safe anchorage.
Often appears as...
- safe anchorage
- secure anchorage
noun
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.
The captain commanded for anchorage to stabilize the ship.
Often appears as...
- command for anchorage
- stop for anchorage
noun
Something that provides a strong hold or connection.
The anchorage of the bridge is very sturdy and secure.
Often appears as...
- sturdy anchorage
- secure anchorage
noun
A fee for anchoring.
The port charges a high anchorage for big ships.
Often appears as...
- high anchorage
- anchorage fee
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The name of a city in Alaska.
He lives in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
Often appears as...
- live in anchorage
- visit anchorage
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Use
Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor.
The bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Implication
Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea.
They sought anchorage to weather the hurricane.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life.
After his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Use
Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor.
The bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Implication
Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea.
They sought anchorage to weather the hurricane.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life.
After his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Use
Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor.
The bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety Implication
Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea.
They sought anchorage to weather the hurricane.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life.
After his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage.
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Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
with the outside and it was a brilliant plan that that was wrecked by some very strange factors i'll get into later the the ship having dropped off the five-minute macquarie went straight south hoping to find a good anchorage on the continent itself
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
with the outside and it was a brilliant plan that that was wrecked by some very strange factors i'll get into later the the ship having dropped off the five-minute macquarie went straight south hoping to find a good anchorage on the continent itself
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jack Adams
Canadian Athlete
We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.
Quote examples
Louis Sullivan
American Architect
Man shall find his anchorage in self-recognition.
Quote examples
Jack Adams
Canadian Athlete
We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.
Quote examples
Louis Sullivan
American Architect
Man shall find his anchorage in self-recognition.
Example 1 of 2
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