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mooring

/mɔːrɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does mooring mean?

noun

A place where a boat is secured to a dock or a buoy, typically by a rope or chain. A fixed or floating structure used for securing a boat.

Example

"The captain carefully maneuvered the ship into the mooring, securing it to the dock with a sturdy rope."

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