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mooring

The correct spelling is mooring.

How to pronounce mooring

verb

Say it like: Moo-rin-g

The correct spelling is mooring. To cast anchor or become fastened. For example: "the vessel was moored in the stream"

Usage Examples

the vessel was moored in the stream

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cast anchor or become fastened.
  2. 2.To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like
  3. 3.To secure or fix firmly.

noun

  1. 1.A place to moor a vessel.
  2. 2.The act of securing a vessel with a cable or anchor etc.
  3. 3.Something to which one adheres, or the means that helps one to maintain a stable position and keep one's identity - moral, intellectual, political, etc.

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