The sea bottom of an anchorage is described as good or bad holding ground according to its capacity for gripping the anchor and chain cable. in general, clay, mud and sand are good; shingle, shell and [..]

Bottom of sea when its nature is such that an anchor will grip with a reasonable amount of security.

The type of bottom in an anchorage; as in: This anchorage has good holding ground.

The type of bottom that the anchor is set in.

The type of bottom that the anchor is set in.

1. A small depression of the sea floor. 2. An opening through a piece of sea ice, or an open space between ice cakes. 3. A small bay, particularly in New England.