anchorage (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/
Definition
A place where a ship may be safely moored or anchored.
Examples
The harbor offered a secure anchorage for vessels during the hurricane.
Naval charts indicate several suitable anchorages along the coast.
They found a quiet anchorage away from the main shipping lanes.
How to Use anchorage
- anchorage in (prepositional phrase)
- To be located or situated within a specific place or area. — "The ship found a calm anchorage in the sheltered bay."
- anchorage for (prepositional phrase)
- A place designated or suitable for mooring or securing a vessel. — "This cove serves as an excellent anchorage for small boats."
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