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anchorage
noun
The act of anchoring
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Pronunciation
ˈæŋkəɹɪdʒ
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noun
The act of anchoring
noun
Place for vessels to anchor
noun
A fee for anchoring
noun
The condition of being secured to a base
“The plant needs a firm anchorage”
noun
The provision of a sense of security or steadfastness
“The mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family”
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Example Sentences
The plant needs a firm anchorage
The mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family
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