Meaning & use
moor
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A broad area of open, uncultivated upland, often covered with heather and rough grass.
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Thick fog rolled over the moor as the hikers pressed on.
Wild ponies still roam the moor near the old village.
A note on using this word
Strongly associated with British landscapes, especially in northern England and Scotland; also a common verb meaning to secure a boat.
Words with a similar meaning
heathmoorland
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To secure a boat or ship in place using ropes, cables, or an anchor.
They moored the sailboat to the dock before the storm hit.
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