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anchorage Definition

an·chor·age (kər ij)

noun

  1. money charged for the right to anchor, as in a port
  2. an anchoring or being anchored
  3. a place to anchor
  4. something that can be firmly held on to or relied on

Anchorage Definition

An·chor·age (kər ij)

seaport in S Alas., on Cook Inlet: pop. 260,000

Etymology: from the anchoring there of early supply ships

anchorage Synonyms

anchorage

n.

roadstead, port, harbor, harborage, wharf, dock, jetty, pier, mooring, safety, resting place, berth, refuge, facilities, amphibious installation, haven, quay, embankment, landing place, breakwater, embarcadero.

anchorage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • designate: Every regulated vessel ensure the vessel is anchored within the limits of designated anchorage areas All parameters for designated anchorages are guidelines only.
  • protect: It was one of three forts constructed to defend the Downs, an area of safe anchorage protected by the Goodwin Sands.
  • provide: The section of the fence already strained then provides the anchorage for the next section.
  • find: Breakfast and topping up air cylinders was followed by a short move to a deep dive site before finding a secure anchorage for lunch.
  • offer: The River Dee offers the safest anchorage on the Solway coast hence the growth of the town of Kirkcudbright in the medieval period.

Preposition: for

  • vessel: There is an anchorage for deep draft vessels 5nm SW of the " Nab Tower " .

Adjective modifier

  • sheltered: The sheltered anchorage inlet on the north side of Eilean Mor.
  • overnight: Shortly we reach Salters Station for our overnight anchorage.
  • secluded: At lunch, we have a picnic where we aim to visit a variety of secluded anchorages.
  • safe: The harbor has safe anchorage for small boats whilst the sailing club has regular events during the year.
  • picturesque: Fowey, a picturesque protected anchorage, is only minutes from the ship into the town center.
  • quiet: The Florida Keys are known for their spectacular coral reefs, excellent marina facilities and quiet restful anchorages.

Modifies a noun

  • point: A grid of 18 anchorage points is located in the central area in 3 rows at 6 meter spacing in both directions.
  • strength: These tests showed that: The tap root accounts for around 40 % of anchorage strength.

Noun used with modifier

  • belt: Are seat belt anchorage points out of your way?
  • dive: Some of the course offered in of many dive anchorages also the daylight.
  • fleet: U47 made her way to the main fleet anchorage.
  • seat: Are seat belt anchorage points out of your way?
  • roof: See Figure 16: Figure 16- Timber roof anchorage to bond beam RC roofs can be also constructed.
  • ground: Deep seated failures would require the use of permanent ground anchorages.
anchorage Quotes

Lo, thro' her works gay nature grieves How brief she is and frail, As ever o'er the falling leaves Autumnal winds prevail. Yet still the philosophic mind Consolatory food can find, And hope her anchorage maintain: We never are deserted quite; 'Tis by succession of delight That love supports his reign.

—Smart, Christopher

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