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Paddy followed stock report with docking charge (7)

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moorage

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'paddy' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for moorage that I've seen before include "Berthing fee" , "Anchorage N or charge for using it!" , "Fee for securing boat" , "Fee paid for tying up a boat" , "The price for stopping" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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