anchorage

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. something that gives you a feeling of safety or stability.

n. a person, thing, or idea that provides a reliable basis for security or emotional stability.

“For many people, their family is their main anchorage in a changing world.”

“In times of economic upheaval, gold has traditionally served as a financial anchorage for cautious investors.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. a way to fix a part of the body in place during surgery.

n. the surgical fixation of an organ or the use of a stable point to move teeth in orthodontics.

“The surgeon used a special technique for the anchorage of the displaced organ.”

“Orthodontic treatment often requires skeletal anchorage to ensure that specific teeth move without affecting the position of others.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the largest city in the U.S. state of Alaska.

n. the most populous city in Alaska, serving as a major transport and commercial hub.

“We flew into Anchorage before starting our hiking trip through the national park.”

“Anchorage serves as a critical node for international air cargo due to its strategic location between North America and Asia.”