Tying Up (Noun)
Meaning
The act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The crew was in charge of tying up the ship to the dock once it arrived.
- Tying up the boat was a tedious process due to the heavy currents and strong winds.
- The sailor's primary task was to take care of tying up the ship when it arrived at the harbor.
- Several crew members worked together for the tying up of the vessel with large ropes and anchors.
- After the storm, the marina staff helped with the tying up of several damaged boats to prevent further damage.