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ankerfeste

noun neutersubstantiv intetkjønn

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

  1. feste (I, 1)a holding point for anker (I, 1)an anchor a holding pointfeste (I, 1) for an anchoranker (I, 1)
    • den glatte bunnen gav ikke skikkelig ankerfeste the smooth seabed gave no proper anchorage
  2. i overført betydning: trygg stilling;
    forankring
    figuratively: a secure position;
    a firm grounding
    • partiet har sitt ankerfeste i byene the party has its stronghold in the cities