anchorage

noun

1. the condition of being secured to a base

   noun.state

   Examples

   The plant needs a firm anchorage.

   The mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a fee for anchoring

   noun.possession

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a city in south central Alaska

   noun.location

   Examples

   Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. place for vessels to anchor

   noun.location

   Synonyms anchorage ground

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the act of anchoring

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun

   Source: webster1913

7. Abode of an anchoret.

   noun

   Source: webster1913