anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij 
Examples of anchorage in a Sentence
an area of safe anchorage
A heavy metal ring provides anchorage for the cable.
The ring serves as a secure anchorage.
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Located on the prestigious Jumeirah Bay Island, along a promenade that resembles a Mediterranean village, Bulgari Marina & Yacht Club is a superyacht anchorage that includes berths for vessels from 10 to 40 meters as well as dock-and-dine services.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
There will be dedicated marina crew to tend to guests’ every need, and beach ladders for direct dips in the ocean when the ship is on anchorage.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2023
For each tooth, durability and anchorage are functions of the complex interface between six different tissues; each alone is a biological marvel.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
For anchorage, the cementum, ligament and bone grip the tooth at its root portion that is buried under the gum.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
There will be dedicated marina crew to tend to guests’ every need, and beach ladders for direct dips in the ocean when the ship is on anchorage.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2023
For each tooth, durability and anchorage are functions of the complex interface between six different tissues; each alone is a biological marvel.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
For anchorage, the cementum, ligament and bone grip the tooth at its root portion that is buried under the gum.
—Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij
1
: a place where boats may be anchored
2
: a firm hold to resist a strong pull
3
: a means of security
Medical Definition
anchorage
noun
an·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij
1
: the act of securing or fastening firmly
2
: something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold
anchorage for a dental plate
3
: a point or frame of psychological reference
Geographical Definition
Anchorage
geographical name
An·chor·age
ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij
municipality in south central Alaska at the head of Cook Inlet population 291,826
Note: Anchorage is by far Alaska's most populous city.
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