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anchorage

/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/ /ˈæŋkərɪdʒə/

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noun

Mouillage

A harbor, river, or offshore area that can accommodate a ship at anchor, either for quarantine, queuing, or discharge..

Examples :

"The cargo ship waited in the anchorage outside the busy port, preparing to unload its goods once a dock became available. "

Le cargo attendait au mouillage en dehors du port animé, se préparant à décharger ses marchandises dès qu'un quai serait disponible.

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noun

Droit de mouillage

A fee charged for anchoring.

Examples :

"The harbor master collected the $50 anchorage from each boat that stayed overnight. "

Le capitaine du port a perçu les 50 dollars de droit de mouillage à chaque bateau qui a passé la nuit.

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noun

Ancrage, mouillage

That into which something is anchored or fastened.

Examples :

"the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge"

Les ancrages du pont de Brooklyn.

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Ancrage, fixation chirurgicale

The surgical fixation of prolapsed organs.

Examples :

"After years of discomfort, the patient opted for a surgical anchorage to correct the uterine prolapse. "

Après des années d'inconfort, la patiente a opté pour un ancrage chirurgical afin de corriger le prolapsus utérin.

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Ancrage, mouillage

The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

Examples :

"The ship remained at anchorage in the harbor overnight, waiting for the storm to pass. "

Le navire est resté au mouillage dans le port pendant la nuit, attendant que la tempête passe.

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L'ensemble des ancres d'un navire

The set of anchors belonging to a ship.

Examples :

"The ship's anchorage secured it safely in the harbor. "

L'ensemble des ancres du navire l'a maintenu en sécurité dans le port.

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noun

Retraite d'un ermite

The retreat of a hermit, or anchorite.

Examples :

"After years of bustling city life, Brother Thomas sought the quiet anchorage of a remote monastery to dedicate himself to prayer. "

Après des années de vie urbaine trépidante, frère Thomas a recherché la retraite paisible d'un monastère isolé pour se consacrer à la prière.

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Ancrage, soutien, appui

Something on which one may depend for security; ground of trust.

Examples :

"My family's unwavering support has always been my anchorage during difficult times. "

Le soutien indéfectible de ma famille a toujours été mon ancrage dans les moments difficiles.

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