anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij 
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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That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anchorage
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“Anchorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchorage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij
1
: a place where boats may be anchored
2
: a firm hold to resist a strong pull
3
: a means of security
Medical Definition
anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij
1
: the act of securing or fastening firmly
2
: something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold
anchorage for a dental plate
3
: 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.
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