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unmooring

/ˌʌnˈmɔːrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does unmooring mean?

verb

To free something from its moorings, or to become free from constraints or responsibilities.

Example

"The unmooring of the ship from its dock allowed it to set sail for the open sea."

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