What is a greater anchor area & what makes a greater anchor area a greater anchor area?

Question

North Massapequa, Massapequa Park & East Massapequa are all part of the greater Massapequa area anchored by Massapequa,

Salisbury, New Cassell & Old Westbury are all part of the greater Westbury area anchored by Westbury,

Stewart Manor & Garden City South are all part of the greater Garden City area anchored by Garden City,

East Hills, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, North Hills, Flower Hill, Roslyn Heights, Greenvale & Searingtown are all part of the greater Roslyn area anchored by Roslyn,

Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, Sands Point, Flower Hill & Plandome Manor are all part of the Greater Port Washington area anchored by Port Washington,

Bayview, The Strathmores, Shorehaven, Terrace Manor, Manhasset Park, Manhasset Gardens, Norgate, Munsey Park, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Flower Hill, Plandome Manor & North Hills are all part of the greater Manhasset area anchored by Manhasset,

Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Sucess, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Thomaston, Great Neck Gardens, Harbor Hills, Saddle Rock Estates & University Gardens are all part of the greater Great Neck area anchored by Great Neck,

& North New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Herricks, Manhasset Hills, Lakeville Estates, North Hills & Glen Oaks are all part of the greater New Hyde Park area anchored by New Hyde Park

But I don’t get it, can anyone explain what greater areas are and why they are called that?

Answer 1

A greater anchor area refers to a larger zone or space where a vessel can anchor safely. It is typically a designated area in bodies of water like harbors, bays, or rivers, where ships and boats can drop their anchor and stay in place. A greater anchor area is considered as such because it offers more space for vessels to anchor without interfering with each other or the surrounding environment. This larger space reduces the risk of collisions, allows for better maneuverability, and provides more secure holding for the vessels' anchors. Overall, a greater anchor area is a safer and more efficient option for anchoring compared to smaller, more congested areas.

Answer 2

A great anchor  area is a location  with favourable  conditions for anchoring a vessel , such as shelter from wind and waves , good holding ground and adequate  depth. A greater anchor  area offers added safety  , accessibility  and amenities  for beaters,  enhancing  their overall  experience. 

Answer 3

In this context, "greater areas" refer to larger regions or neighborhoods that are made up of smaller, individual communities or neighborhoods. These areas are often anchored or centered around a larger, more well-known town or city. For example, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park, and East Massapequa are all smaller neighborhoods within the larger Massapequa area.