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mooring line
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ɐˈmaʁɐ/a·mar·ra
Definition
1Rope, cable or chain used to secure a vessel to a dock, buoy, or other structure.
Usage examples
“The sailor threw the mooring line to secure the boat to the pier.”
“The strong wind snapped one of the yacht's mooring lines.”
Synonyms
Idiomatic expressions
- to cast off (to depart, to release)