Moor: meaning, definitions and examples

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moor

[ mʊər ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 brejo

🇮🇳 दलदली भूमि

🇩🇪 Moor

🇮🇩 rawa

🇺🇦 болото

🇵🇱 bagno

🇯🇵 湿地 (shitchi)

🇫🇷 marais

🇪🇸 pantano

🇹🇷 bataklık

🇰🇷 습지 (seupji)

🇸🇦 مستنقع (mustanqa)

🇨🇿 močál

🇸🇰 močiar

🇨🇳 沼泽 (zhǎozé)

🇸🇮 močvirje

🇮🇸 mýri

🇰🇿 батпақ

🇬🇪 ჭაობი (chaobi)

🇦🇿 bataqlıq

🇲🇽 pantano

Word origin

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.