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anchorage

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐ̃kuɾɐˈdoɾu/an·co·ra·dou·ro

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

The small boats found a safe anchorage in the cove.
The port offers excellent anchorage for large vessels.

Common combinations

safe anchoragenatural anchorageanchorage ground