Anchorage

/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of anchoring a vessel or the state of being anchored.

The ship remained secure in its anchorage despite the strong winds.

A place where a vessel can anchor.

We found a sheltered anchorage in the bay where we could safely moor.

A source of support or stability.

Her family provided her with the emotional anchorage she needed during tough times.

Derived from the Old French 'ancre' meaning anchor.

anchorage point

A specific location where vessels can anchor.

temporary anchorage

A short-term place to anchor a vessel.

secure anchorage

A safe and stable place for anchoring.

anchor

A heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.

moor

To secure a ship by attaching it to a fixed object.

A place of refuge or safety.

After the chaos, the café became my anchorage.

A dependable situation.

This job is my anchorage in a stormy job market.