1. (n.) The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

2. (n.) A place suitable for anchoring or where ships anchor; a hold for an anchor.

3. (n.) The set of anchors belonging to a ship.

4. (n.) Something which holds like an anchor; a hold; as, the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge.

5. (n.) Something on which one may depend for security; ground of trust.

6. (n.) A toll for anchoring; anchorage duties.

7. (n.) Abode of an anchoret.

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