(~s)
1.
A ~ is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
The Social Democratic leader launched a ~ against both monetary and political union.
N-COUNT: oft N against n
2.
If a ship is ~ to something, it has its longest side facing in the direction of that thing. (TECHNICAL)
The ship was moored ~ to the pier.
ADV: ADV after v, be ADV, oft ADV on , ADV to n