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anchorage

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. anchorage
2. anchoring

This noun/verb describes a ship or boat anchoring and remaining stationary at a port or harbor. It is used in maritime and travel contexts to indicate that a vessel has come to rest at a specific location.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We're planning to stay anchored until early next week, so the cargo handling will be postponed.

Sentence 2

Why are you anchored so far offshore? Aren't you scared?

Sentence 3

After dinner, I took a walk to the harbor and watched the ships anchored there.

Sentence 4

"Would it be alright to anchor here?" I asked.

Sentence 5

An announcement came over the speakers: "We are currently anchored in the harbor."