MOORING Meaning and
Definition
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Mooring is a noun that refers to the act or process of securing a vessel or a watercraft to a fixed object such as a dock, buoy, or another vessel. It involves using ropes, cables, chains, or anchors to hold the vessel in place, preventing it from drifting or being carried away by the current or wind.
In maritime terminology, mooring serves as a means of temporary docking that allows ships to load or unload cargo, undergo repairs, or receive supplies. It also offers a safe and stable resting place for vessels when they are not actively sailing. Mooring typically requires skilled seamanship and knowledge of the surrounding water conditions to ensure the vessel's safety.
The mooring process involves first approaching the desired spot and then attaching the vessel to the fixed object in an effective and secure manner. This can be done by looping ropes or cables around bollards, cleats, rings, or piers on the shore, or by attaching to mooring buoys or other anchored structures in the water. The strength and stability of the mooring gear are crucial to withstand external forces and provide a steady connection.
Overall, mooring is essential for the safe, controlled, and stationary positioning of vessels. It plays a vital role in maritime operations, enabling tasks such as loading and unloading, maintenance, and rest periods for seafarers, while minimizing the risk of damage or accidents caused by uncontrolled drifting.
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The act of securing a ship to one position, or alongside a landing-place.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of MOORING
The word "mooring" originated in the late 15th century and is derived from the Old English word "morung" or "morring". This term was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "mōrōną", which means to tie or bind. Ultimately, it can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "mer-", meaning to bind or wrap. The word "mooring" refers to the act of securing a boat or ship by using ropes or cables to keep it in place at a dock or anchor.
Similar spelling words for MOORING
- marawanyika,
- be-miring,
- mirounga,
- moronga,
- marengue,
- Moringa,
- mehring,
- maring,
- merengue,
- marianka,
- merignac,
- meringue,
- marang,
- mering,
- un-marrying,
- moiraiing,
- MARENG,
- Myronic,
- un-mooring,
- Moireeing,
- MERGNC,
- muranga,
- marnhac,
- MOARNG,
- moehringia,
- merong,
- murang,
- marenco,
- MERRING,
- MIARNG,
- mereing,
- maringa,
- Marrowing,
- meyrink,
- Marrying,
- mohring,
- Meyering,
- morwong,
- Marnica,
- marengo,
- MRNCO,
- marinca,
- Morainic,
- Miring,
- morongo,
- myernick,
- mooring-post,
- morong,
- myringa,
- MEARNG,
- mearing,
- Marring,
- meering,
- miriung,
- moehring,
- Marranic,
- marangu,
- moering,
- moronic,
- moring,
- murong,
- morang,
- moirang,
- Morency,
- muring,
- morinaga,
- miryang,
- marnock,
- Myringo-,
- mouring,
- Morring.
Conjugate verb Mooring
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