the act of a person or thing that moors.

Usually, moorings. the means by which a ship, boat, or aircraft is moored.

moorings, a place where a ship, boat, or aircraft may be moored.

Usually, moorings. one's stability or security

After the death of his wife he lost his moorings.

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anchorage , berth , dock , harbor , marina , pier , port , station , wharf