mooring (Meaning)
mooring (n)
a place where a craft can be made fast
(nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
mooring (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Moor
mooring (n.)
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.
The place or condition of a ship thus confined.
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mooring Sentence Examples
- The sailboat gently drifted towards its mooring before anchoring securely.
- The yachts were safely moored in the tranquil harbor, swaying with the gentle waves.
- The fisherman had to cast off the mooring lines before setting sail for his fishing expedition.
- The dilapidated boat was barely held by its mooring lines, threatening to break free at any moment.
- The riverbank was adorned with rows of moored boats, casting long shadows across the water.
- The crew skillfully maneuvered the tanker into position for mooring at the oil terminal.
- The underwater moorings were meticulously inspected to ensure the safety of the moored vessels.
- The ferry's mooring system consisted of massive chains and anchors that held it securely in place.
- The yacht's mooring lines snapped during the storm, sending it crashing into the rocks.
- The port authority implemented strict regulations for the mooring of vessels to prevent congestion and accidents.
FAQs About the word mooring
a place where a craft can be made fast, (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in placeof Moor, The act of confining a ship to a particular
landing, pier, quay, jetty, levee, float, wharf,berth, dock,slip
loosing,loosening, pulling, loosing, unfastening, unfastening, extracting, pulling, extracting, loosening
The sailboat gently drifted towards its mooring before anchoring securely.
The yachts were safely moored in the tranquil harbor, swaying with the gentle waves.
The fisherman had to cast off the mooring lines before setting sail for his fishing expedition.
The dilapidated boat was barely held by its mooring lines, threatening to break free at any moment.
