Definition

A place or equipment used to secure a boat or aircraft so it doesn't move away.

Example

The boat was tied to the mooring to keep it safe from the storm.

Conversation

Did you see where the boat is now?

Yeah, it's at the mooring near the dock.

I thought it was supposed to be out on the water today.

It probably is, but they might have to secure it at the mooring first.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mooring → The word originates from the Old English 'mōr' (meaning marsh or bog) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating a process or action). The term 'mooring' refers to the action of securing a vessel in a marshy or boggy area, or more generally, the process of securing a boat to a fixed object.

Memory Tip

Imagine the action of securing a boat in a marshy area — that's what 'mooring' means, combining the idea of a 'marsh' ('mōr') with the action of securing ('-ing').

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