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Definitions

moored

[moord] / mʊərd /
ADJECTIVE
stationary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immobile motionless parked stagnant static
WEAK
anchored at a standstill inert nailed nailed down pat permanent stable standing stock-still unmoving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active mobile moving
WEAK
restless unfixed unsteady

Example Sentences

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High winds have kept ferries moored in ports, with Greek media reporting some departures may resume on Thursday, weather permitting.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Storm Erminio has flooded streets, closed some schools and moored ferries.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Avenger class ships are capable of finding and destroying moored and seabed mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Avenger class ships are capable of finding and destroying moored and seabed mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The ship moored beside a dozen other, similar sky-ships, at the top of a huge tree, large enough to support hundreds of dwellings built into the trunk.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman