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- [moo r-ing]
- /ˈmʊər ɪŋ/
- /ˈmɔː.rɪŋ/
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- [moo r-ing]
- /ˈmʊər ɪŋ/
Definitions of moorings word
- noun moorings the act of a person or thing that moors. 1
- noun moorings Usually, moorings. the means by which a ship, boat, or aircraft is moored. 1
- noun moorings moorings, a place where a ship, boat, or aircraft may be moored. 1
- noun moorings Usually, moorings. one's stability or security: After the death of his wife he lost his moorings. 1
- noun moorings Plural form of mooring. 1
- noun plural moorings the ropes, anchors, etc, used in mooring a vessel 0
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Origin of moorings
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English; compare Middle Dutch moor; see moor2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Moorings
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moorings popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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