01 n. The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings.
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The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings.
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2.
That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as anchors, cables, bridles, etc.
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The place or condition of a ship thus confined.“And the tossed bark in moorings swings.” — Moore.
Phrases & compounds
Mooring block —
a heavy block of cast iron sometimes used as an anchor for mooring vessels.