anchorage

• Nom désignant le lieu où un navire peut jeter l'ancre, l'action de mouiller, l'état de ce qui est fixé ou ancré, ainsi que la taxe perçue pour stationner au mouillage.

A noun referring to a place where a vessel can anchor, the act of anchoring, the condition of being secured, or a fee charged for anchoring.

1. Condition of being securedB2formal

   The state of being firmly fixed or attached to a base or support.

   Ancrage (état de ce qui est fixé)

   • The anchorage of the bridge cables was tested for safety.
   • Proper anchorage of the shelf is essential to prevent it from falling.
   • The building's anchorage to the foundation was reinforced.

   Synonymesattachmentfasteningfixationsecurity

   Antonymesdetachmentfreedominsecurityrelease

2. Anchoring feeB2formal

   A charge or fee paid for the privilege of anchoring a vessel in a particular port or harbor.

   Droit de mouillage

   • The captain paid the anchorage fee before docking.
   • Anchorage costs vary depending on the size of the vessel.
   • The harbor master collected the anchorage from the incoming ships.

   Synonymesmoorage

3. Place for vessels to anchorB1formal

   A designated area in a body of water where ships and boats can safely drop anchor.

   Mouillage

   • The bay provides a safe anchorage for fishing boats.
   • The ship found a sheltered anchorage during the storm.
   • The harbor has several designated anchorages for large vessels.

   Synonymesanchorage groundberthmooringroadstead

4. Act of anchoringB2formal

   The action or process of securing a vessel to the seabed using an anchor.

   Action d'ancrer

   • The anchorage of the ship was completed in calm waters.
   • The crew prepared for anchorage as they approached the harbor.
   • Anchorage in this area is prohibited due to underwater cables.

   Synonymesmooring