anchorage
a safe place for ships to stop and anchor
A place in a bay, harbor, or offshore area where boats and ships can safely drop anchor and stay.
money you pay to anchor a ship in a port area
A charge paid for the right to anchor a ship in a particular place, especially in a harbor or port area.
a strong fixing that holds something in place
A secure means or point of attachment that holds something firmly in place, especially in engineering or construction.
in braces treatment, the support that stops teeth moving the wrong way
In orthodontics, the resistance used to control unwanted tooth movement when braces or other devices apply force.
a big city in Alaska in the USA
A city in south-central Alaska, USA, the state’s largest city and an important transportation hub.
- Base: anchorage
- Plural: anchorage, anchorages
anchorage area
1designated place for anchoring
an official area where ships can anchor
- Incoming ships were directed to the anchorage area to wait for a berth.
- Fishing is prohibited in the anchorage area near the channel.
- The tanker remained in the anchorage area for two days.
- The ship is waiting in the anchorage area.
anchorage dues
1official charges for anchoring
official payments for anchoring a ship
- Anchorage dues are payable in advance at the harbor office.
- The agent handled the anchorage dues and other port charges.
- Small craft are exempt from anchorage dues in this bay.
anchorage fee
1charge for anchoring
money a ship pays to anchor
- The invoice included an anchorage fee for three nights.
- Anchorage fees vary depending on the size of the vessel.
- They waived the anchorage fee because of the delay caused by fog.
- We must pay an anchorage fee.
anchorage point
1place to attach securely
a strong point where something is fixed
- Each worker’s harness must be connected to an approved anchorage point.
- The installer marked the anchorage point before drilling into the concrete.
- Do not clip the line to a railing that is not an anchorage point.
- Attach the rope to the anchorage point.
anchorage system
1set of parts that anchor
a system that holds something securely
- The new roof includes an anchorage system for safety lines.
- Engineers reviewed the anchorage system after the cable inspection.
- The specification requires a certified anchorage system.
orthodontic anchorage
1support used in braces
in braces treatment, support that controls tooth movement
- Orthodontic anchorage was reinforced using a mini-implant.
- The case required maximum orthodontic anchorage to close the spaces.
- They discussed orthodontic anchorage before deciding on the treatment plan.
safe anchorage
1sheltered place to anchor
a safe place for a boat to stop and anchor
- The crew looked for safe anchorage before nightfall.
- They reached safe anchorage just as the storm arrived.
- The guidebook lists coves that offer safe anchorage in a northerly wind.
- We need safe anchorage tonight.
temporary anchorage
1short-term place to anchor
a place to anchor for a short time
- The vessel stayed at temporary anchorage until the pilot arrived.
- They moved to temporary anchorage outside the harbor limits.
- Temporary anchorage was authorized due to congestion.
- The ship is at temporary anchorage.