anchorage

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃kuɾɐˈdoɾu/low

an·co·ra·dou·ro

Definition

A place where ships can anchor, especially one providing shelter from the weather.

The small boats found a safe anchorage in the cove.

The port offers excellent anchorage for large vessels.

syn

Common collocations

safe anchoragenatural anchorageanchorage ground

De 'ancorar' + '-douro' (sufixo de lugar).