anchorage
A place where a boat or ship can be securely anchored, or the state of being held firmly in place. It can also figuratively refer to something that provides a sense of stability, security, or a foundational basis for a system of belief.
Exemplos
3 de 5The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.
The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.
Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.
Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.
I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.
I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the city Anchorage, Alaska—it was named because it served as a safe place for ships to stop and stay.
Quiz rápido
The storm was approaching, so the captain steered the ship toward a protected ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: anchorage
Exemplos
The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.
everydayThe bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.
Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.
formalVessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.
I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.
informalI really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.
The study explores the theoretical anchorage of post-structuralist thought in linguistics.
academicThe study explores the theoretical anchorage of post-structuralist thought in linguistics.
The partnership provided the financial anchorage necessary for the startup's expansion.
businessThe partnership provided the financial anchorage necessary for the startup's expansion.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
at anchorage
the state of a ship being anchored
find anchorage
to locate a safe spot or foundation
firm anchorage
a strong and stable position
Frequentemente confundido com
An 'anchor' is the heavy metal tool used to hold a ship, while 'anchorage' is the specific location or area where ships anchor.
Notas de uso
While primarily a maritime term used to describe nautical locations, it is frequently used in literary or academic contexts to describe a metaphorical sense of stability or a foundational idea.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'anchorage' when they mean the physical metal 'anchor' tool itself. Remember that 'anchorage' usually refers to the place or the abstract concept of being held.
Dica de memorização
Think of the city Anchorage, Alaska—it was named because it served as a safe place for ships to stop and stay.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle English 'anker' (anchor) combined with the suffix '-age', which denotes a place, state, or collective condition.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is deeply rooted in seafaring history, symbolizing safety, the end of a long voyage, and the importance of a reliable foundation.
Quiz rápido
The storm was approaching, so the captain steered the ship toward a protected ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: anchorage
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