anchorage
Example Sentences
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The buoys can break free from their anchorage either in a violent storm or from being pulled by a big fishing vessel, Professor Inall said.
From BBC
After warnings of an approaching storm on Jan. 25, 2021, more than 20 container ships left their anchorages in San Pedro Bay and headed to deeper waters to ride out the storm, the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times
On this early December day, between 1:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., the ports will record 12 arrivals and 14 departures with 13 ships shifting between anchorages.
From Los Angeles Times
Sediment is vital, because it provides nourishment and anchorage for plants.
From Science Magazine
The ship finished discharging its cargo of crude oil at the NuStar Terminal in St. James and then left for its planned anchorage off Southwest Pass, the report said.
From Seattle Times
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