Moorings Meaning in English
word · lemma: mooring
ˈmɔɹɪŋz/, /ˈmuɹɪŋz
MAWR-ingz or MOOR-ingz
mˈɔːɹɪŋz
MAW-ringz
Definition
Moorings are ropes, chains, or equipment used to tie a boat or ship in place, or the places where they are tied.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural for boats and ships. Can refer both to the physical equipment ('untie the moorings') and to the location or space ('return to the moorings'). Sometimes used metaphorically for something that gives stability or support.
Spanish: amarras - puntos de amarrePortuguese (BR): amarras - pontos de amarraçãoPortuguese (PT): amarras - pontos de amarraçãoChinese (Simplified): 系船设施 - 系泊点Chinese (Traditional): 繫船設施 - 繫泊點Hindi: बाँधने की जगहें - नाव की रस्सियाँ (मूरिंग्स)Arabic: مراسي - أماكن الرسوBengali: নোঙর - বাঁধার দড়িRussian: швартовы - причальные устройстваJapanese: 係留設備 - 係留ロープVietnamese: dây neo - thiết bị neo đậuKorean: 정박 장비 - 계류장치Turkish: bağlama halatları - bağlama donanımıUrdu: لنگر کی رسی - بندرگاہ کا سامانIndonesian: tali tambat - perlengkapan tambat
Example Sentences
The boat was tied to the moorings at the dock.
basic
He checked the moorings before leaving the harbor.
basic
There are not enough moorings for all the boats.
basic
The storm broke several of the boats free from their moorings.
natural
You’ll find better moorings if you sail to the next bay.
natural
After weeks at sea, the crew longed for the sight of their home moorings.
natural