anchorage
Translation
anchorage, mooring, berth
Examples
The harbor provides a safe anchorage for ships.
The harbour provides a safe anchorage for ships.
The wall provides anchorage for the climbing ropes.
The wall provides anchorage for the climbing ropes.
Grammar Patterns
((an anchorage)) a place where ships can anchor The harbour provides a safe anchorage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mooring, harbour, port, berth
Etymology
From 'anchor' + '-age', a suffix denoting a place, action, or state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'anchor' + 'age' (like village, storage) = a place for anchors.