1
: an act of making fast a boat or aircraft with lines or anchors
2
a
: a place where or an object to which something (such as a craft) can be moored
b
: a device (such as a line or chain) by which an object is secured in place
3
: an established practice or stabilizing influence : anchorage sense 2
—usually used in plural
Examples of mooring in a Sentence
We found a temporary mooring in the harbor.
The wind was strong enough to tear the boat from its moorings.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
In a previous generation of hockey, intentionally knocking the net off its moorings could preserve a win.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
His Lampe Arche, made to order in France of aluminum and glass, feels a bit like a mooring post as imagined by a yacht designer, thanks to its gleaming surface.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
In a previous generation of hockey, intentionally knocking the net off its moorings could preserve a win.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
By automatically balancing the tension of each mooring line, the system minimizes downtime, reduces strain on components, and enhances long-term performance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mooring
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mooring. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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mooring
noun
moor·ing
ˈmu̇(ə)r-iŋ 
1
: a place or object to which a boat or aircraft can be fastened
2
: a device or line by which a boat or aircraft is moored
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