moor·ing

moor·ing
/ˈmurıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
1 [count] : a place where a boat or ship can be anchored or moored

We found a temporary mooring in the harbor.

— often plural

We'll be renting private moorings there for the summer.

2 moorings [plural] : the anchors, ropes, and cables that are used to hold a boat or ship in place

The wind was strong enough to tear the boat from its moorings.

secure the moorings


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