mooring
/ˈmɔ:rɪŋ; ?@ ˈmuərɪŋ; `mʊrɪŋ/ n
1 moorings [pl]
ropes, anchors, chains, etc by which a ship, boat, etc is moored 系泊设备（绳、 锚、 链等）
Let go your moorings! 起锚吧!
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
place where a ship, boat, etc is moored 停泊处
private moorings 私人停泊处
[attrib 作定语]
mooring ropes 系缆.