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mooring anchor

/ˈmɔːrɪŋ ˈæŋkər/

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/ˈmɔːrɪŋ ˈæŋkər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТяжелый якорь, используемый для постоянной фиксации плавучей конструкции, такой как корабль, буй или платформа, в определенном месте на воде, предотвращая ее дрейф.

A heavy anchor used to permanently secure a floating structure such as a ship, buoy, or platform to a specific location in the water, preventing it from drifting.

  1. Boat securing deviceB1formal

    A heavy object, typically made of metal, used to hold a boat or ship in place by attaching it to the seabed or a dock.

    ruШвартовный якорь

    • The captain dropped the mooring anchor to keep the ship steady in the harbor.
    • We need to check the mooring anchor before the storm arrives.
    • The mooring anchor was securely fastened to the dock.