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anchorage
noun an·chor·age \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\
: a place where boats and ships are anchored
: something that provides a strong hold or connection
Full Definition of ANCHORAGE
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: a means of securing : a source of reassurance <this anchorage of Christian hope — T. O. Wedel>
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: something that provides a secure hold
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First Known Use of ANCHORAGE
15th century
Anchorage
geographical name An·chor·age \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\
Definition of ANCHORAGE
municipality S cen Alaska at head of Cook Inlet pop 291,826
ANCHORAGE Defined for Kids
anchorage
noun an·chor·age \ˈaŋ-kə-rij\
Definition of ANCHORAGE for Kids
: a place where boats can be anchored
Anchorage
geographical name An·chor·age \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\
Definition of ANCHORAGE for Kids
city S central Alaska
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anchorage
noun an·chor·age \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\
Medical Definition of ANCHORAGE
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: the act of securing or fastening firmly
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: something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold <anchorage for a dental plate>
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: a point or frame of psychological reference
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