moor
verb
Pronunciation: /mʊər/
Definition
To secure a vessel, such as a ship or boat, to a fixed point like a dock, pier, or anchor.
Examples
We need to moor the sailboat at the marina before the tide goes out.
The cruise ship was moored along the quay for the duration of the festival.
They moored their small craft to a sturdy post near the riverbank.
Synonyms of moor
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