anchorages
nounUK /ˈæŋkərɪdʒɪz/
US /ˈæŋkərɪdʒɪz/
Places where boats drop their heavy hooks to stay safe and still.
The sailors found quiet anchorages along the coast before the storm arrived.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Places or things that provide safety and support.
The library was one of her anchorages during difficult times.
3. The act of securing something firmly in place.
The anchorages of the bridge were checked by engineers.
4. Spots where climbers attach their ropes for safety.
The climbers set up several anchorages on the rock face.