Answer: mooring

AnswerCrossword Clue
MOORINGTying up, as a ship
MOORINGTying up
MOORINGPlace where a ship can be anchored
MOORINGAnchoring.
MOORINGAnchors, etc.
MOORINGSecuring.
MOORINGAnchorage
MOORINGHarbor activity
MOORINGBerthing
MOORINGShip's securer
mooringA place where a boat or ship is moored
mooringThe ropes, chains, or anchors by or to which a boat, ship, or buoy is moored
mooringa place where a vessel may be moored
mooringThe ideas, beliefs, or habits to which one is accustomed and from which one gains security or stability