anchorage

nounmasculine/ɐ̃kuɾɐˈdojɾu/low

an·co·ra·doi·ro

Definition

A place suitable for anchoring ships; a roadstead.

The small boats sought shelter in the natural anchorage.

The harbor provides a safe anchorage for vessels.

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Common collocations

natural anchoragesafe anchorage

De 'ancorar' + sufixo '-doiro', do latim 'ancora' (âncora).