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anchorage Definition and Meaning in English (anchorage definition)

noun
Synonyms:mooringberthhaven
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Anchorage definition: An anchorage is a designated area in a body of water where ships or boats can safely drop anchor and remain moored.

Definitions of Anchorage

  1. 1noun

    An anchorage is a designated area in a body of water where ships or boats can safely drop anchor and remain moored.

  2. 2noun

    Anchorage also refers to the act of securing a vessel by means of an anchor, or the state of being anchored.

Example Sentences

casual

“The captain guided the ship to a safe anchorage for the night.”

casual

“The small fishing boats found good anchorage near the island.”

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Anchorage definition: An anchorage is a designated area in a body of water where ships or boats can safely drop anchor and remain moored.
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'Anchorage' translates to 'anchorage' in English. Anchorage definition: An anchorage is a designated area in a body of water where ships or boats can safely drop anchor and remain moored.
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