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anchorage

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/

Noun

countable uncountable figuratively

(nautical) A harbor, river, or offshore area that can accommodate a ship at anchor, either for quarantine, queuing, or discharge. / (nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.

Japanese Meaning

船舶が停泊できる港湾、河川、または沖合の区域（隔離、待機、荷降ろしなどの目的で利用される場所） / 停泊に対して課される料金

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The cargo ship waited in the anchorage until the port authorities gave clearance to dock.

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その貨物船は入港許可が下りるまで停泊地で待機した。

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Sense（2）

(nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.

Anchorage is five pounds a night outside the harbour.

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Sense（3）

That into which something is anchored or fastened.

the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge

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Sense（4）

(medicine) The surgical fixation of prolapsed organs.

Sense（5）

The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

And yet 'twas by such braggart vaunts as these

Thou broughtst thee to this woeful anchorage.

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The set of anchors belonging to a ship.

Sense（7）

The retreat of a hermit, or anchorite.

Sense（8）

(figuratively) Something on which one may depend for security; ground of trust.

anchorages

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