moored

Moor  (mr)

n.

1. A member of a Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent, now living chiefly in northwest Africa.

2. One of the Muslims who invaded Spain in the 8th century and established a civilization in Andalusia that lasted until the late 15th century.

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[Middle English More, from Old French, from Medieval Latin Mrus, from Latin Maurus, Mauritanian, from Greek Mauros.]

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moor ¹  (mr)

v. moored, moor·ing, moors

v.tr.

1. To make fast (a vessel, for example) by means of cables, anchors, or lines: moor a ship to a dock; a dirigible moored to a tower.

2. To fix in place; secure. See Synonyms at fasten.

v.intr.

1. To secure a vessel or an aircraft with lines or anchors.

2. To be secured with lines or anchors: The freighter moored alongside the wharf.

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[Middle English moren.]

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moor ²  (mr)

n.

A broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained, with patches of heath and peat bogs.

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[Middle English mor, from Old English mr.]

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Lying with both anchors down or tied to a pier, anchor buoy, or mooring buoy.