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anchorages

/ˈæŋkərɪdʒɪz/ /ˈæŋkərədʒɪz/

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noun

Mouillage, rade

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

Examples :

"Because the port was congested, the ships waited in the anchorages outside the harbor before they could unload their cargo. "

Comme le port était encombré, les navires ont attendu dans les mouillages en dehors du port avant de pouvoir décharger leur cargaison.

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Frais de mouillage

A fee charged for anchoring.

Examples :

"The marina charged high anchorages for boats staying overnight. "

La marina facturait des frais de mouillage élevés pour les bateaux passant la nuit.

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Ancrages, mouillages

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 :

"The gynecologist explained that the planned surgery involved creating firm anchorages to support the weakened pelvic organs and prevent further prolapse. "

Le gynécologue a expliqué que la chirurgie prévue impliquait la création d'ancrages fermes pour soutenir les organes pelviens affaiblis et prévenir une nouvelle descente.

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Mouillage, ancrage

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

Examples :

"The map showed several safe anchorages for boats along the coast, protected from strong winds. "

La carte indiquait plusieurs mouillages sûrs pour les bateaux le long de la côte, protégés des vents forts.

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L'ensemble des ancres d'un navire

The set of anchors belonging to a ship.

Examples :

"The ship's anchorages, including both its primary and backup anchors, were inspected for rust before the long journey. "

L'ensemble des ancres du navire, y compris ses ancres principales et de secours, a été inspecté pour la rouille avant le long voyage.

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noun

Retraite d'un ermite

The retreat of a hermit, or anchorite.

Examples :

"The old library, with its quiet reading nooks and dusty shelves, became one of my favorite anchorages during stressful exam periods. "

La vieille bibliothèque, avec ses coins de lecture tranquilles et ses étagères poussiéreuses, est devenue l'une de mes retraites préférées pendant les périodes d'examens stressantes.

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Ancrage, point d'appui, fondement de confiance

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

Examples :

""For many children, their families are the most important anchorages in a confusing world." "

Pour de nombreux enfants, leur famille est le fondement de confiance le plus important dans un monde déroutant.

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