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
On almost 4 acres, the lot includes a private dock and mooring. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026 The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 18 June 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
  • Milwaukee is four wins from only the second World Series berth in team history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone expects Waxahachie, North Crowley and Duncanville to reach the playoffs so the last berth from the district might come down to this game.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of berth
Noun
  • Its five-peptide complex targets visible density and anchorage, while Cécred’s patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment is designed to visibly strengthen hair.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of anchorage
Verb
  • The thieves used an electric saw to cut through a fence, entered the museum through the ground floor and cut clips securing the frames of four paintings.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • Across the bay in San Diego, hundreds of people gathered to watch the ship dock.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
  • All 564 elegant rooms and suites are spacious with harbor views, combining generous windows and contemporary furniture with iHome docks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • Among the new rackets were providing cheap workers to new industries, ruling the docks of large port cities, extorting money from trading companies, and working for political parties to intimidate rival voters.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Mwigulu Nchemba, speaking on the sidelines of an investment forum in London, said the government had put money into rail and port infrastructure, as well as expanding power generation to create an industrial base.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of port
Verb
  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of fastening
Noun
  • Penalties also remain an issue; Riley Patterson was called for one after his kickoff didn’t reach the landing zone.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Many viewers will have come to this show through a giant Netflix splash-page landing of Florence Pugh’s face; you are primed to look at it in a particular way.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of landing
Verb
  • Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of clamping

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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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