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anchorage

an·chor·age [ ángkərij ] (plural an·chor·ages)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. place to hold boats secure: a place in or near a harbor where boats are moored

2. charge for anchoring boat: a charge for anchoring a boat in a harbor

3. something holding object in place: a device used to hold an object in place

4. anchoring: the securing of a ship with an anchor

5. security: a source of stability, or a stable condition

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