anchorage
place where ships can anchor
a safe place for ships to stop and anchor
at [an] anchorage; provide [a] safe anchorage for [ships/boats]
- 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.
- We found a safe anchorage for the night.
- The boat is in the anchorage.
fee for anchoring a ship
money you pay to anchor a ship in a port area
pay [an] anchorage; anchorage for [a vessel]
- 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.
- They pay anchorage to stay in the harbor.
secure fixing or anchor point
a strong fixing that holds something in place
anchorage for [a cable/bridge/structure]; provide anchorage to [something]
- 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.
- The ladder needs strong anchorage at the top.
resistance to tooth movement
in braces treatment, the support that stops teeth moving the wrong way
anchorage in [orthodontic treatment]; anchorage control
- 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.
largest city in Alaska
a big city in Alaska in the USA
[in] Anchorage; Anchorage, Alaska
- 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.
- Anchorage is in Alaska.
- I visited Anchorage last year.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.