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Moor: meaning, definitions and examples

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moor

 

[ mสŠษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wetland

A tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; a heath.

Synonyms

bog, heath, wetland

Examples of usage

  • The moor was covered in purple heather.
  • She wandered across the moor, enjoying the peaceful solitude.
  • The moorland stretched out as far as the eye could see.
Context #2 | Verb

secure a ship

To secure (a ship) in a particular place by cables, anchors, or lines.

Synonyms

anchor, dock, secure

Examples of usage

  • The sailors had to moor the ship to the dock.
  • We will moor the boat to the buoy.

Translations

Translations of the word "moor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brejo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฒเคฆเคฒเฅ€ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bagno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนฟๅœฐ (shitchi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bataklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต์ง€ (seupji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู†ู‚ุน (mustanqa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moฤรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤiar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒผๆณฝ (zhวŽozรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤvirje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜ (chaobi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bataqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantano

Etymology

The word 'moor' originated from the Old English word 'mor', which meant a marsh or wasteland. Over time, it evolved to refer to the open, peaty, wetlands that are common in high latitudes and altitudes. Moorlands have been historically important for grazing, agriculture, and peat cutting. Today, they are valued for their biodiversity and unique ecosystems.

See also: mooring, moorland, unmoor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,779, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.