anchorage

Meanings

• noun

  A place where ships or other watercraft can safely moor and be secured.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anchorage
harbor , labor , color

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Variants

List of all variants of anchorage that leads to same result
anchorage , anchorages , Anchorage

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'ancorage', meaning 'anchoring place'.

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Trivia

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1. Anchorage is not just for large ships; even small boats and kayaks can find shelter in an anchorage.

2. The term 'anchorage' is also used in aviation to describe a place where an aircraft can land or take off safely.

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Related Concepts

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1. marina: A man-made harbor or waterfront facility for boats and yachts.

2. mooring: The act of securing a vessel to a dock or buoy.

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Culture

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Anchorage has significant cultural and historical importance in maritime communities. It represents a safe haven for ships and sailors, allowing them to rest and resupply before continuing their journeys.

How to Memorize "anchorage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large ship safely tied to a dock with other ships around it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a safe harbor or a secure mooring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Anchors Aweigh' to help remember the word 'anchorage'.

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