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/mʊər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath.
The hikers ventured out into the vast moor, surrounded by wild heather.
An area of land where wild animals and birds live; a common area.
The rare birds nested in the protected moor, away from human disturbance.
verb
To secure a boat to a mooring place, or to anchor it.
They decided to moor the yacht in the calm bay for the night.
To fasten or secure something in place.
He moored the tent firmly to withstand the strong winds.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'mora' or 'mor', meaning 'a bog' or 'swamp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
moor over:
To ponder or think carefully about something.
moor oneself:
To anchor or secure oneself in a location.
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Slang Meanings
A slang term for a desolate or run-down area.
That part of the city has become a moor since the factories closed down.