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ancoraggio

anchorage

noun an-koh-RAHJ-joh Rare

Also means

mooring

Usage Note

Ancoraggio is the nautical term for the place where a vessel anchors, or the act of anchoring itself. Figuratively it is used to mean a 'grounding point' or emotional anchor — un punto di ancoraggio (a point of anchorage) in psychology or personal development.

Examples

"Il porto offre un ottimo ancoraggio."

Natural Translation

The port offers excellent anchorage.

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