Mooring (Noun)
Meaning 1
A place where a craft can be made fast.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The sailboat was tied to a mooring in the marina, swaying gently in the breeze.
- The captain carefully guided the ship into its mooring, securing it to the dock with thick ropes.
- After a long day of sailing, the crew was relieved to find a safe mooring in the quiet cove.
- The mooring lines were stretched taut as the ferry docked at the busy terminal.
- The small island had a few designated moorings for visiting yachts, but they were usually occupied during peak season.
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Meaning 2
(nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.