anchorage

/ˈæŋkɚədʒ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the condition of being secured to a base
   “the plant needs a firm anchorage”
2. a fee for anchoring
3. a city in south central Alaska
   “Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska”
4. place for vessels to anchor
5. the act of anchoring

Synonyms for anchorage

• anchorage ground