mooring
/ˈmʊrɪŋ/
noun
- A place where a boat or ship is tied up or anchored.
- The ferry pulled into its mooring at the dock.
- Each mooring in the marina is assigned to a specific boat.
- We found a safe mooring in the small harbor before the storm hit.
- The ropes, chains, or anchors used to secure a boat or ship in place.
- He replaced the old mooring with a stronger nylon rope.
- The storm damaged several moorings along the pier.
- Check the mooring before you leave the boat for the night.
- Something that provides stability or a sense of security (often used in plural: moorings).
- Losing his job left him without emotional moorings.
- She needed a steady routine to regain her moorings after the move.
- The community's traditions served as a mooring in times of change.
verb
- The act of securing a boat or ship in place with ropes, chains, or an anchor.
- Mooring the sailboat took longer than expected because of the strong wind.
- The captain is responsible for mooring the vessel safely at the dock.
- They practiced mooring techniques during their boating safety class.