anchorage

/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/
noun
  1. A place where boats and ships can anchor safely, such as a harbor or bay.
    • The port offers anchorage for over a hundred vessels.
    • They found a quiet anchorage for the night.
    • The small cove provided a safe anchorage during the storm.
  2. A fee paid for the right to anchor a boat in a particular place.
    • The receipt showed the anchorage charge for the week.
    • The captain paid the anchorage fee at the harbor office.
    • Anchorage costs ten dollars per night in this marina.
  3. Something that provides a secure hold or attachment, often used in construction or climbing.
    • The bolts provided a solid anchorage for the bridge cables.
    • The shelf needs a stronger anchorage to the wall.
    • Climbers checked the anchorage points before ascending.
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