mooring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mooringnext
1
as in berth

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as in anchorage

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mooring

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verb

present participle of moor
as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position moored the boat to the dock

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Recent Examples of mooring
Noun
Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Setting Point On the island's southern shore, Setting Point is the location of Anegada's only mooring. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 June 2026 Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mooring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
  1. berth
  2. anchorage
  3. securing
  4. dock
  5. port
  6. fastening
  7. landing
  8. clamping
Noun
  • The producers are in discussion with festivals about potential berths later this year.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Another ship had taken the regular cruise berth in the center of town, so my ship docked at the industrial port instead.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of berth
Noun
  • Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.
    — R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • Ferretti Group Yachts from all of the Ferretti Group brands were represented in Borgo Santandrea’s anchorage.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of anchorage
Verb
  • In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The morgue that serves La Guaira is makeshift—a white tent on a dock lined with body bags and coffins.
    — Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms have announced projects spanning aviation, banking, energy, ports, and real estate.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • The rooms, each named for notable past guests, show great attention to detail with floral fabrics, pillowtop beds, the latest USB ports and Bulgari toiletries in bathrooms.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of port
Verb
  • The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Technicians seated along an assembly line were fastening artificial tendons to the fingers to link them with actuators in the wrist.
    — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of fastening
Noun
  • The super athletic forward who thrilled fans with his highlight-reel dunks last season took a hard landing on one wild drive during the first half and limped toward the bench.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The companies announced their official partnership and plans to launch the commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to optimize productivity, quality, and costs.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of landing
Verb
  • Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
  • However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
    — David Szondy June 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Definition of clamping

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