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

/ ˈmɔːrɪdʒ; ˈmʊərɪdʒ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of moorage¹

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

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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