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MOORING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mooring.

Mooring - as a noun

A place where a craft can be made fast

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
berth10moorage10slip6

(nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mooring line
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mooring - as a verb

To cast anchor or become fastened.

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

Example: "The vessel was moored in the stream"

To secure or fix firmly.

Example Sentences

"We tied the boat to a mooring buoy."
"The storm broke the mooring and the boat drifted away."
"The harbor was full of boats on moorings."
"He slipped on the wet mooring and fell into the water."
"The mooring lines were securely fastened to the dock."
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Word Game Points

Is MOORING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mooring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOORING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MOORING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mooring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOORING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is MOORING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mooring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOORING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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