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moorage

[ moor-ij ]

noun

  1. a place for mooring. mooring. moor.
  2. a charge or payment for the use of moorings.
  3. an act or instance of mooring mooring moor or the state of being moored. moor.

moorage

/ ˈmʊərɪdʒ; ˈmɔːrɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a place for mooring a vessel
  2. a charge for mooring
  3. the act of mooring

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moorage1

First recorded in 1640–50; moor 2 + -age

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Example Sentences

He found excellent moorage in five fathoms' depth of water, with a solid bottom of hard granite, which afforded a firm hold.

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