anchorage

nounfeminine/ɐ̃.ku.ˈɾa.ʒɐ̃j̃/medium

an·co·ra·gem

Definition

The action of anchoring; a place suitable for anchoring a vessel.

The bay provides a safe anchorage for ships.

The captain paid the fee for anchorage in the port.

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Common collocations

anchorage pointsafe anchorageright of anchorage

Derivação sufixal de 'ancorar' (do latim 'ancora', por sua vez do grego 'ánkyra') + '-agem'.