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    Mouillage (en. Anchoring)

    /mwijaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of wetting something.
    Wetting the sails was necessary before starting navigation.
    Le mouillage des voiles était nécessaire avant de commencer la navigation.
    A place where boats are docked.
    We found a quiet mooring to spend the night.
    Nous avons trouvé un mouillage tranquille pour passer la nuit.
    The state of something that has been exposed to water.
    The wetting of this surface caused damage.
    Le mouillage de cette surface a entraîné des dommages.

    Etymology

    From the verb mouiller, which comes from the Latin 'mulier' meaning 'moist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to moor
    To proceed to the step of mooring or anchoring.
    faire un mouillage
    dry mooring
    A mooring where boats must be removed during low tide.
    mouillage à sec

    Related Words

    to wet
    Action of making something wet or soaking it in water.
    mouiller
    moist
    Referring to something that contains water.
    humide
    boat
    Floating vehicle used for navigation.
    bateau

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a tricky situation.
    He is in a dangerous mooring with his debts.
    Il est dans un mouillage dangereux avec ses dettes.
    To be stuck in a place without being able to leave.
    After the storm, we were all in a mooring.
    Après la tempête, nous étions tous dans un mouillage.