English English Dictionary

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

A place suitable for anchoring or where ships anchor; a hold for an anchor.

The set of anchors belonging to a ship.

Something which holds like an anchor; a hold; as, the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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

A toll for anchoring; anchorage duties.

Abode of an anchoret.