moorings

Meanings

• noun

  A structure or place where a ship or boat is secured, typically using ropes or chains.

  - "The yacht was secured at its moorings for the night."
  - "We rented a mooring for our sailboat at the marina."

• noun

  A place or situation that provides stability or support.

  - "He found a mooring in his new job after leaving the military."
  - "The company provided a mooring for young graduates looking to start their careers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moorings
boorings , borings , morings , sorings

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Variants

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mooring , moorings

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a place for a moor, or marshy ground.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mooring' comes from the Old English word 'mūrincg', which means 'a dweller in a marsh'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'mooring' in English was in the 14th century.

3. Mooring fees at marinas can be quite expensive, especially in popular tourist destinations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marina: A place where boats can be kept in the water and moored to a dock.

2. Berth: A place where a ship or boat can be moored or berthed.

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Culture

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In literature, moorings can symbolize safety, security, and stability. In art, images of boats at moorings can represent tranquility and peace.

How to Memorize "moorings"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boat securely tied to a dock with ropes and chains.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a stable, secure situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Maritime Objects Offer Safe Harbors' to remember MOORINGS.

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