anchorage

noun
UK: /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/
US: /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/

  1. A place where ships can safely stay.

    1. The small boats sought anchorage near the shore. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sheltered bay provided a good anchorage from the storm, protecting the fleet. [ ] [ ]

  2. The condition of being held securely; something that provides stability or security.

    1. His family was his anchorage during tough times. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her strong faith provided an anchorage amidst the turbulence of her life, giving her resilience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stability berth harbor foundation support
anchorage verb

  1. To secure a vessel in a particular place.

    1. We will anchorage here for the night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The captain decided to anchorage the ship in the sheltered cove due to the approaching storm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anchorage" in English means: A place where ships can safely stay., The condition of being held securely; something that provides stability or security..

The phonetic transcription of "anchorage" is /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anchorage": stability, berth, harbor, foundation, support.

Example usage of "anchorage": "The small boats sought anchorage near the shore.". More examples on the page.