noun the act of anchoring or the state of being anchored
Anchorage can metaphorically refer to a feeling of security or stability in one's life or relationships.
Anchorage is used in civil engineering to refer to the secure fixing of a structure to the ground.
Anchorage refers to a location where a ship or boat can safely anchor or moor.
Anchorage can also refer to a designated area at an airport where aircraft can park and be secured.
In geography, anchorage can refer to a sheltered harbor or a place where ships can anchor safely.
In journalism, 'anchorage' refers to a city or town that serves as the main base for a news organization. It can also refer to the act of a news anchor presenting news stories.
In psychology, 'anchorage' can refer to a sense of stability or security that an individual feels in a particular environment or relationship.
In marine biology, 'anchorage' refers to a location where a ship or boat can safely anchor, typically in a harbor or bay.
In civil engineering, 'anchorage' refers to the securing of a structure or component to a stable foundation or support system to prevent movement or failure.