mooring post

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

A post on a dock or wharf to which a boat's mooring lines are tied.

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Examples (10)

  • The sailor secured the boat to the mooring post on the dock.
  • A sturdy mooring post is essential for larger vessels.
  • He struggled to tie the rope around the heavy mooring post in the strong wind.
  • The old mooring post was weathered but still functional.
  • Ensure your lines are properly fastened to the mooring post before leaving the boat.
  • Children were warned not to play near the mooring post where boats were docked.
  • The captain inspected every mooring post before the storm hit.
  • New mooring posts were installed along the renovated pier.
  • The small fishing boat bobbed gently next to the ancient mooring post.
  • She leaned against the mooring post, watching the sunset over the harbor.