moor
moor
mʊr
moor
British pronunciation
/mˈɔː/

Definition und Bedeutung von „moor“ im Englischen

01

an expanse of open, often high land with peaty soil, typically covered with heather, bracken, and moss

example
Beispiele
The hikers crossed the misty moor at dawn.
Sheep graze freely on the windswept moor.
02

a North African Muslim of mixed Arab and Berber descent who converted to Islam in the 8th century and conquered Spain

example
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The Moors ruled parts of Spain for several centuries.
Architectural styles in Andalusia reflect Moor influence.
to moor
01

vertäuen, festmachen

to secure a boat by means of cables or anchors in a particular place
example
Beispiele
The sailors worked quickly to moor the boat to the dock before the storm hit.
Die Matrosen arbeiteten schnell, um das Boot vor dem Sturm am Dock festzumachen.
They decided to moor their yacht in the marina overnight, ensuring it was securely fastened.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Yacht über Nacht im Hafen zu vertäuen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sicher befestigt war.
02

festmachen, anlegen

(of a boat or ship) to stop in a designated area, typically using a mooring buoy or dock
example
Beispiele
After several attempts, the boat finally moored successfully at the pier.
Nach mehreren Versuchen hat das Boot endlich erfolgreich am Pier festgemacht.
As the sun set, they watched the sailboats moor in the calm waters of the harbor.
Als die Sonne unterging, beobachteten sie, wie die Segelboote in den ruhigen Gewässern des Hafens festmachten.
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