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English noun: anchorage

1. anchorage (state) the condition of being secured to a base


SamplesThe plant needs a firm anchorage.
The mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family.


Broader (hypernym)condition, status

2. anchorage (possession) a fee for anchoring


Broader (hypernym)fee

3. Anchorage (location) a city in south central Alaska


SamplesAnchorage is the largest city in Alaska.


Instance hypernymcity, metropolis, urban center


Part meronymAK, Alaska, Last Frontier

4. anchorage (location) place for vessels to anchor


Synonymsanchorage ground


Broader (hypernym)area, country


Narrower (hyponym)berth, moorage, mooring, roads, roadstead, slip


Part meronymharbor, harbour, haven, seaport

5. anchorage (act) the act of anchoring


Broader (hypernym)arrival









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