Anchorage Meaning in English
word
ˈæŋkɝədʒ/, /ˈæŋkɹɪdʒ
ANG-kuh-rij
ˈænkəɹɪdʒ
ANG-kuh-rij
Definition
A place where ships or boats can drop anchor and stay safely; also, something that provides a secure hold or support.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly nautical or technical in formal contexts. In everyday English, often refers to harbors or bays for ships. Can also be metaphorical (emotional 'anchorage'). Not to be confused with 'anchor' (the device) or 'Anchorage' (the city in Alaska).
Spanish: anclaje - fondeaderoPortuguese (BR): ancoradouro - fundeadouroPortuguese (PT): ancoradouro - fundeadouroChinese (Simplified): 锚地 - 停泊处Chinese (Traditional): 錨地 - 停泊處Hindi: संयोजन स्थल - लंगर स्थानArabic: مرسى - مكان تثبيتBengali: নোঙ্গরস্থল - আশ্রয়স্থলRussian: якорная стоянка - опораJapanese: 停泊地 - 支えVietnamese: nơi neo đậu - chỗ dựaKorean: 정박지 - 버팀목Turkish: demirleme yeri - destekUrdu: لنگرگاہ - سہاراIndonesian: tempat berlabuh - penyangga
Example Sentences
The ship found safe anchorage in the bay.
basic
The harbor has many spots for anchorage.
basic
A strong anchorage keeps the boat from drifting away.
basic
After sailing for hours, we finally reached a quiet anchorage for the night.
natural
There’s no good anchorage here, so we’ll have to keep moving.
natural
For many people, family is the emotional anchorage in their lives.
natural