moor·ing 
/ˈmurɪŋ/ noun
plural moor·ings /ˈmurɪŋ/ noun 1 [count] : a place where a boat or ship can be anchored or moored
▪ We found a temporary mooring in the harbor. — often plural ▪ We'll be renting private moorings there for the summer. 2 moorings [plural] : the anchors, ropes, and cables that are used to hold a boat or ship in place
▪ The wind was strong enough to tear the boat from its moorings. ▪ secure the moorings
▪ We found a temporary mooring in the harbor. — often plural ▪ We'll be renting private moorings there for the summer.
▪ The wind was strong enough to tear the boat from its moorings. ▪ secure the moorings
