Mōor'ing, n.

n.

1. The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors, &c.
2. That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as the anchors, chains, and bridles, laid at the bottom of a river or harbor.
3. (pl.) The place or condition of a ship thus confined.

And the tossed bark in moorings swings. Moore.