mooring Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a place where a craft can be made fast
berth; moorage; slip.
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noun (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
mooring line.
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verb secure in or as if in a berth or dock
berth; moor; tie up.
- tie up the boat
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verb come into or dock at a wharf
berth; moor; wharf.
- the big ship wharfed in the evening
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verb secure with cables or ropes
moor.
- moor the boat
WordNet
Moor"ing noun
Definitions
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The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings. -
That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as anchors, cables, bridles, etc. - pl.
The place or condition of a ship thus confined. And the tossed bark in moorings swings. Moore.
