anchorage

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the condition of being secured to a base
  2. noun a fee for anchoring
  3. noun a city in south central Alaska

Etymology

From anchor + -age.

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