Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moorage
noun
/ˈmʊrɪdʒ/
Definition
The act of securing a boat or ship at a location such as a dock or anchorage.
Examples
- The boat was safely tied up at the moorage for the night.
- Local regulations dictate the moorage fees for docking in the harbor.
- After a long sail, they finally found a moorage to rest their tired vessel.
Meaning
Moorage refers to the place where a vessel is fastened to the shore or to a mooring buoy, as well as the infrastructure providing such securement.
Synonyms
- Docking
- Berthing
- Anchorage
