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rooking


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of skillfully maneuvering a boat or yacht in and out of a marina or harbor.

    - "He is a skilled rooker, able to navigate even the smallest boats into the tightest marina spaces."
    - "Despite the strong winds, the captain was an expert rooker and managed to dock the ship safely."

Synonyms

cheat , con , do , dupe , have , swindle
Variants
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rook , rooked , rooking , rooks
Etymology
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Derived from the Dutch word 'roken' meaning 'to row'.


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  1. Rooking is a crucial skill for sailors and boat owners, as it allows them to safely and efficiently enter and leave marinas and harbors.

  2. Rooking competitions, where participants try to dock their boats as quickly and accurately as possible, have become popular events in sailing communities.


Related Concepts
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  1. Marina: A facility providing mooring spaces for boats and yachts, often including additional amenities such as electricity and water.

  2. Docking: The process of securing a boat or ship to a dock or pier.


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Rooking is a valuable skill for sailors and boat owners, often requiring precision and quick reflexes. In sailing communities, rooking competitions are held to test and improve this skill.

How to Memorize "rooking"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself as a sailor skillfully navigating a boat into a marina filled with other boats.
    - Visualize the boat's movements as you approach the dock, adjusting the sails and rudder to maneuver around other boats.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rooking' with the image of a skilled sailor expertly docking a boat.
    - Think of the term 'rooker' as someone who can expertly maneuver a boat in tight spaces.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'rooking' by associating it with the 'R' in 'Row', as the skill comes from the Dutch word 'roken' meaning 'to row'.


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