1. Noun
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.
2. Noun
A place suitable for anchoring or where ships anchor; a hold for an anchor.
3. Noun
The set of anchors belonging to a ship.
4. Noun
Something which holds like an anchor; a hold; as, the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge.
5. Noun
Something on which one may depend for security; ground of trust.
6. Noun
A toll for anchoring; anchorage duties.
7. Noun
Abode of an anchoret.
8. Noun
the condition of being secured to a base; "the plant needs a firm anchorage"
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