Mooring: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when referring to the act or place of securing a vessel, typically with ropes or anchors.

• The ship is at its mooring near the lighthouse.
• We need to check the mooring lines before the storm arrives.

Use this word when referring to the structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored. It can also refer to the area of water between such a structure and shore.

• The ship is unloading cargo at the dock.
• We'll meet you at the dock around noon.

This word is often used when talking about a specific place where a vessel can be tied up, usually within a port or marina. It can also refer to the bed or sleeping area in a boat or train.

• Our yacht has a berth in the city marina.
• She got the top berth on the train journey.

This word is suitable for long structures extending from the shore, often used for walking or fishing, as well as mooring boats. They may be found in recreational areas.

• We took a long walk along the pier.
• Fishing from the pier is popular in the summer.

This refers to the place or equipment where a boat or ship is secured to the shore or another fixed structure. It's often used in a maritime or boating context.

• The captain searched for a safe mooring to secure the yacht.
• We found a perfect mooring close to the pier.

This is a heavy object, usually made of metal, that is dropped into the water to prevent a boat or ship from moving. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone that provides stability.

• The ship dropped its anchor near the island.
• Her family has always been her anchor in difficult times.

In a nautical context, this refers to ropes or cords used on a ship or boat. It could also mean a single length of such rope. In general use, it refers to a long, thin material.

• The sailors tied the boat to the dock with a strong line.
• He used a fishing line to catch some fish.

This is a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers, used for tying, lifting, or securing objects. It is used in a variety of contexts, from boating to construction, and general outdoor activities.

• They used a rope to climb the mountain.
• The workers secured the load with a thick rope.

Repeated entry from the first.

Used when discussing the heavy object that is dropped into the water to hold a boat in place.

• We dropped the anchor near the shore to fish
• The ship released its anchor to stay in place during the storm

Used when talking about a floating object on the water, often used to mark locations, warn of danger, or guide sailors.

• The sailors used the buoy to find the entrance to the harbor
• Divers located the underwater site by following the buoy