Meaning
mooring, berth
- The act of securing a vessel in place using ropes or anchors.
- A designated place or berth where a boat is moored.
In a sentence
A causa del forte vento, la barca ha rischiato di rompere l'ormeggio.
Due to the strong wind, the boat nearly broke its mooring.
Hai già prenotato un ormeggio sicuro per il catamarano?
Have you already booked a secure berth for the catamaran?
Il porto non disponeva di ormeggi adatti a imbarcazioni di quella stazza.
The port did not have berths suitable for vessels of that size.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ormeggio | masculine · singular |
| ormeggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to the physical berth in a harbor and the action or ropes used to secure the boat.