Meaning & Definition of Moor in English
English⟶
Moor
/mʊr/
noun
1. One of the muslim people of north africa
- Of mixed arab and berber descent
- Converted to islam in the 8th century
- Conqueror of spain in the 8th century
synonym:
- Moor
2. Open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
synonym:
- moor,
- moorland
verb
1. Secure in or as if in a berth or dock
- "Tie up the boat"
synonym:
- moor,
- berth,
- tie up
2. Come into or dock at a wharf
- "The big ship wharfed in the evening"
synonym:
- moor,
- berth,
- wharf
3. Secure with cables or ropes
- "Moor the boat"
synonym:
- moor