anchorage

BrE /ˈæŋ.kə.rɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/

noun en → es

1 PLACE FOR BOATS [singular] B2

a place where ships can stop and stay safely, usually by using an anchor

anclaje, puerto de atraque

  • the anchorage of somewhere

Collocations safe anchorage · harbor anchorage

  • The ship found a safe anchorage in the bay.

    El barco encontró un anclaje seguro en la bahía.

2 FASTENING [singular] C1

a device that holds something firmly, especially a piece of equipment or clothing

fijación, sujeción

  • the anchorage of something

Collocations seat belt anchorage · anchorage for a tent pole

  • The anchorage on the backpack is broken.

    La fijación en la mochila está rota.