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

Recent delivery delays are a result of major disruptions in the maritime supply chain as also evidenced by the rare use of the Holmes Harbor anchorage off Whidbey Island.

From Seattle Times

Dozens of pleasure boats studded the Andrews Bay anchorage on the west side of the Seward Park peninsula.

From Seattle Times

Under maritime law ships are allowed to stop and anchor, and Weymouth Bay has a number of designated anchorage areas for commercial vessels.

From BBC

Simple metal or wooden stakes set 12 inches or so from each plant will work well if they are sufficiently buried for anchorage.

From Washington Post