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mooring
noun moor·ing \-iŋ\
: a place where a boat or ship can be anchored or moored
moorings : the anchors, ropes, and cables that are used to hold a boat or ship in place
Full Definition of MOORING
1
: an act of making fast a boat or aircraft with lines or anchors
2
a : a place where or an object to which something (as a craft) can be moored b : a device (as a line or chain) by which an object is secured in place
3
: an established practice or stabilizing influence : anchorage 2 —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of MOORING
15th century
MOORING Defined for Kids
mooring
noun moor·ing \ˈmu̇r-iŋ\
Definition of MOORING for Kids
1
: a place where a boat can be fastened so it will not float away
2
: a chain or line used to hold a boat in place
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