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moor·age

 (mo͝or′ĭj)
n.
1. The act or an instance of mooring.
2. A place where a ship or aircraft may be moored.
3. A charge for mooring.
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moorage

(ˈmʊərɪdʒ; ˈmɔːrɪdʒ)
n
1. (Nautical Terms) a place for mooring a vessel
2. (Nautical Terms) a charge for mooring
3. (Nautical Terms) the act of mooring
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moor•age

(ˈmʊər ɪdʒ)

n.
1. a place for mooring.
2. a charge or payment for the use of moorings.
3. an act or instance of mooring or the state of being moored.
[1640–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.moorage - a fee for mooring
fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
2.moorage - a place where a craft can be made fastmoorage - a place where a craft can be made fast
mooring, berth, slip
anchorage ground, anchorage - place for vessels to anchor
3.moorage - the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropesmoorage - the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
docking, tying up, dockage
arrival - the act of arriving at a certain place; "they awaited her arrival"
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Translations

moorage

n (= place) → Anlegeplatz m; (= charge) → Anlegegebühren pl
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