anchorage
gb/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
place where ships can anchor
a safe place for ships to stop and anchor
Usage pattern:
at [an] anchorage; provide [a] safe anchorage for [ships/boats]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse an anchorage (the place) with an anchor (the object).
Synonyms
mooring area (Often implies using moorings as well as anchors.)
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roadstead (A more formal term for an offshore anchoring area.)
Antonyms
open sea (Not a sheltered place to anchor.)
Collocations
safe anchorage
|secure anchorage
|protected anchorage
|natural anchorage
|deep-water anchorage
|anchorage area
|anchorage zone
|open anchorage
|reach an anchorage
|leave the anchorage
Themes
travel
|transport
|sea
|geography
Examples
- The captain chose a sheltered anchorage behind the island.
- Several fishing boats were already in the anchorage when we arrived.
- The map marks the anchorage as unsuitable in strong northerly winds.
Learner examples
- We found a safe anchorage for the night.
- The boat is in the anchorage.
Noun
business
C1
quantity
2
fee for anchoring a ship
money you pay to anchor a ship in a port area
Usage pattern:
pay [an] anchorage; anchorage for [a vessel]
Common mistake:
Learners may assume anchorage always means a place, not a fee; context like pay/charge helps.
Synonyms
anchoring fee (A plain-language synonym commonly used in explanations.)
Antonyms
free anchorage (No charge is required.)
Collocations
anchorage fee
|anchorage dues
|pay anchorage
|anchorage charges
|harbor anchorage
|daily anchorage
|anchorage rates
|waive anchorage
|collect anchorage
|anchorage payable
Themes
business
|transport
|sea
Examples
- The port authority increased the anchorage for large vessels this year.
- We had to pay anchorage even though we didn’t go alongside a berth.
- The agent confirmed that anchorage charges are billed per day.
Learner examples
- They pay anchorage to stay in the harbor.
Noun
technical
C1
entity
3
secure fixing or anchor point
a strong fixing that holds something in place
Usage pattern:
anchorage for [a cable/bridge/structure]; provide anchorage to [something]
Common mistake:
Learners may overgeneralize this sense to everyday contexts where anchor point or fastening is more natural.
Synonyms
anchor point (More common in general English; less formal than anchorage.)
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fixing (Broader; not necessarily designed to resist large forces.)
Antonyms
instability (Lack of secure holding or support.)
Collocations
cable anchorage
|bridge anchorage
|rock anchorage
|structural anchorage
|anchorage point
|anchorage zone
|provide anchorage
|insufficient anchorage
|anchorage capacity
|anchorage detail
Themes
engineering
|construction
|safety
Examples
- The engineer checked the anchorage for the suspension cables.
- Improper anchorage can cause the railing to pull away under load.
- The design specifies a steel anchorage embedded in concrete.
Learner examples
- The ladder needs strong anchorage at the top.
Noun
technical
C2
property
4
resistance to tooth movement
in braces treatment, the support that stops teeth moving the wrong way
Usage pattern:
anchorage in [orthodontic treatment]; anchorage control
Common mistake:
This is a specialized medical meaning; in everyday contexts anchorage usually relates to ships or fixing things.
Synonyms
anchorage control (Refers specifically to managing anchorage during treatment.)
Antonyms
anchorage loss (The opposite outcome: unwanted movement of the anchoring teeth.)
Collocations
orthodontic anchorage
|anchorage control
|anchorage loss
|skeletal anchorage
|maximum anchorage
|anchorage requirements
|anchorage unit
|temporary anchorage device
|anchorage planning
|reinforce anchorage
Themes
health
|dentistry
Examples
- The orthodontist discussed anchorage options before starting treatment.
- To avoid anchorage loss, the plan included a temporary anchorage device.
- Extra anchorage was needed to move the front teeth back safely.
Noun
A2
entity
5
largest city in Alaska
a big city in Alaska in the USA
Usage pattern:
[in] Anchorage; Anchorage, Alaska
Common mistake:
This is a proper name and is normally capitalized: Anchorage.
Collocations
Anchorage, Alaska
|downtown Anchorage
|Anchorage airport
|Anchorage Museum
|in Anchorage
|fly to Anchorage
|Anchorage area
|Anchorage residents
|Anchorage winter
|Anchorage hotels
Themes
places
|travel
|geography
Examples
- We flew into Anchorage and drove south to the Kenai Peninsula.
- Anchorage can be very cold in winter, but the summers are mild.
- She moved to Anchorage for a job at the hospital.
Learner examples
- Anchorage is in Alaska.
- I visited Anchorage last year.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anchorage
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
an - chor - age (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anchorage
- Plural: anchorage, anchorages
Word family
Expressions
anchorage area
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
designated place for anchoring
an official area where ships can anchor
Examples
- 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.
anchorage dues
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ dˈuz/
fixed phrase
business
official charges for anchoring
official payments for anchoring a ship
Examples
- 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
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ fˈi/
fixed phrase
business
charge for anchoring
money a ship pays to anchor
Examples
- 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.
anchorage point
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
technical
place to attach securely
a strong point where something is fixed
Examples
- 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.
anchorage system
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
set of parts that anchor
a system that holds something securely
Examples
- 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
1/ˌɔɹθədˈɑntɪk ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
support used in braces
in braces treatment, support that controls tooth movement
Examples
- 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
1/sˈeɪf ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
sheltered place to anchor
a safe place for a boat to stop and anchor
Examples
- 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.
temporary anchorage
1/tˈɛmpɚˌɛɹi ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
short-term place to anchor
a place to anchor for a short time
Examples
- 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.