
Anchorage
Nautical Use
Primarily used in a marine context to describe a suitable place for a ship to anchor.
The bay provided a secure anchorage during the storm.
Safety Implication
Implies a location that offers protection from adverse conditions at sea.
They sought anchorage to weather the hurricane.
Not Always Literal
Can be metaphorical, suggesting a place of refuge or rest in other aspects of life.
After his long journey, the hostel was his anchorage. Compare with
BerthDockHarbourHavenMoorPortRefugeShelter
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