Moored

Pronunciation: /mɔːrd/

Definitions of moored

verb to secure a boat or ship in place by attaching it to a fixed structure such as a pier or anchor

Example Sentences

A1 The boat was moored at the dock.

A2 She moored the ship carefully to the buoy.

B1 The sailor moored the yacht to the pier with strong ropes.

B2 After a long day of sailing, they moored the sailboat in a secluded cove.

C1 The captain expertly moored the cruise ship to the port, ensuring a smooth docking process.

C2 The experienced sailor moored the catamaran effortlessly, showcasing his skill and precision.

Examples of moored in a Sentence

formal The boat was securely moored to the dock.

informal We moored the boat and went ashore to explore.

slang Let's moor the boat and grab some grub.

figurative Her emotions were moored to the past, unable to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of moored

• past tense: moored
• plural: moored
• comparative: more moored
• superlative: most moored
• present tense: moor
• future tense: will moor
• perfect tense: have moored
• continuous tense: is mooring
• singular: moored
• positive degree: moored
• infinitive: to moor
• gerund: mooring
• participle: mooring

Origin and Evolution of moored

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'moored' originated from the Middle English word 'moren' which came from the Old English word 'moru'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moored' has retained its meaning of securing a boat or ship in place using anchors or ropes, but has also been extended to metaphorical meanings of being firmly fixed or secured in place.