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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

moored

/mɔːrd/ verb · British & US
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What does moored mean?

verb

To secure a ship or boat to the shore or to a buoy or another ship by means of a rope or chain, so that it is held in place. To fix or secure something firmly in place.

Example

"The sailors moored the boat to the dock before going ashore."

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