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Mooring Anchor

Definition:

A mooring anchor is a heavy object, typically made of metal, used to secure a vessel or boat in place by anchoring it to the seabed or riverbed.

Senses:

• Noun

  1. An anchor specifically designed and used for mooring a boat or ship.

  2. The act of using an anchor to secure a vessel or boat.

  3. A location where a boat or ship is moored using an anchor.

  Example Sentences:

  a. I need to buy a new mooring anchor as my old one has started to rust.

  b. The captain carefully dropped the mooring anchor to guarantee the boat's stability.

  c. We found a beautiful mooring anchor for our yacht near the secluded island.

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