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moor

verb, noun

/mʊər/

Meaning

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

The sailors moored the ship at the dock.

anchor, dock, tie, secure, heath

release, free

moor a boat, moor the ship, wide moorland

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

to respond to someone or something

to perform a task or job; physical or mental effort

To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

to lose strength or interest; to become dull or tiresome; also a cloth spread over a coffin