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What are docklines used for?

Tying a boat up alongside.

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Why: Docklines, also called mooring warps, are the lines used to tie a boat up when alongside.

Huh, didn't know that: Docklines, also called mooring warps, are the lines used to tie a boat up when alongside.

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Docklines are tied up at the office.
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Answer: Tying a boat up alongside. Docklines, also called mooring warps, are the lines used to tie a boat up when alongside.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Lines used to tie a boat up when alongside are called docklines
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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