Ankkuripisteen

Ankkuripisteen is the genitive form of the Finnish noun ank kuripiste, meaning anchor point. The phrase is used in Finnish to indicate possession, such as ankkuripisteen sijainti, “the location of the anchor point.” The term is employed across several technical contexts to denote a fixed reference point or location that serves as a basis for measurements, alignment, or operations.

In maritime and nautical contexts, ank kuripiste refers to the location where an anchor is dropped or set to secure a vessel. Accurate identification of this point is important for anchoring, positioning, and navigation planning.

In surveying, construction, and geodesy, ank kuripiste denotes a fixed reference point used to measure displacements, calibrate instruments, or anchor a coordinate system. Such points can be physical markers on the ground or defined coordinates in a plan.

In computing, graphics, and user interface design, ankkuripiste describes the pivot or reference point from which transformations—such as rotation, scaling, or alignment—are applied. This anchor point influences how an object behaves within its container or coordinate space.

Etymology and usage: the term is formed from ankku- ‘anchor’ and piste ‘point’ and is part of Finnish technical vocabulary. The possessive form ankkuripisteen is commonly found in Finnish manuals, specifications, and academic texts when describing the location or role of the anchor point. See also anchor point, pivot point, reference point.