English Expression · Intermediate

mooring line

A line or cable used to secure marine vessels to docks or buoys during the mooring process

Pronunciation: say mooring line

Meaning

A line or cable used to secure marine vessels to docks or buoys during the mooring process.

Example

The captain ordered the crew to secure the mooring line to the dock.

The captain ordered the crew to secure the mooring line to the dock.

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