mooring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a place where a craft can be made fast
    berth; moorage; slip.
  2. noun (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
    mooring line.
  3. verb secure in or as if in a berth or dock
    berth; moor; tie up.
    • tie up the boat
  4. verb come into or dock at a wharf
    berth; moor; wharf.
    • the big ship wharfed in the evening
  5. verb secure with cables or ropes
    moor.
    • moor the boat

WordNet


Moor"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings.
  2. That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as anchors, cables, bridles, etc.
  3. pl. The place or condition of a ship thus confined.
    And the tossed bark in moorings swings. Moore.

Webster 1913