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Anchorage

usgb/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/Volume
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Nautical UsePlay
Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor. SlideThe bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm.
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Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea. SlideThey sought anchorage to weather the hurricane.
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Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life. SlideAfter his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage.