Anchorage

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of anchorage

noun the act of anchoring or the state of being anchored

Example Sentences

A1 The ship dropped anchor in the anchorage.

A2 The boat found a safe anchorage in the harbor.

B1 The sailors were grateful to find a secure anchorage during the storm.

B2 The anchorage was crowded with boats seeking shelter from the rough seas.

C1 The port authority managed the anchorage to ensure smooth traffic flow.

C2 The anchorage provided a peaceful retreat for the yacht owners.

Examples of anchorage in a Sentence

formal The ship dropped anchor in the anchorage to secure its position.

informal Let's find a good spot in the anchorage to park the boat.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening at the anchorage tonight.

figurative The anchorage of her love provided him with a sense of security and stability.

Grammatical Forms of anchorage

• past tense: anchored
• plural: anchorages
• comparative: more anchorage
• superlative: most anchorage
• present tense: anchor
• future tense: will anchor
• perfect tense: have anchored
• continuous tense: is anchoring
• singular: anchorage
• positive degree: anchorage
• infinitive: to anchor
• gerund: anchoring
• participle: anchoring

Origin and Evolution of anchorage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'anchorage' originated from the Old French word 'ancre' which means anchor. It was derived from the Latin word 'ancora' and the Greek word 'ankura'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a place where a ship can anchor, 'anchorage' has evolved to also mean a city or town that serves as a port for ships or a secure place for boats to dock. It is now commonly used to describe a secure hold or support for something, both literally and metaphorically.