mooring

To intentionally release the ropes that are holding a boat in place, allowing it to leave.

Indicates that a boat has detached from its mooring and is now adrift.

Similar to 'break loose', suggesting the connection to the mooring failed.

Used to describe a boat being forcefully detached, typically by a storm or strong current.

A rope or cable used to secure a boat.

A heavy, strong rope used to secure a boat.

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