Meaning & use
Unmoor
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To release a boat or ship from its moorings so it is free to move.
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The sailors unmoored the ship at first light and headed out to sea.
A sudden storm forced the crew to unmoor and seek open water.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, 'unmoor' can describe someone or something losing its sense of stability or grounding.
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