anchorage
an·chor·age
noun \ˈaŋ-k(ə-)rij\Definition of ANCHORAGE
1
: the act of securing or fastening firmly
2
: something (as a tooth) that provides a secure hold <anchorage for a dental plate>
3
: a point or frame of psychological reference
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