moor
moor
mʊr
moor
British pronunciation
/mˈɔː/

Definitie en betekenis van "moor"in het Engels

01

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

example
Voorbeelden
The novel 's dramatic scene is set on a desolate moor.
02

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

example
Voorbeelden
The poet wrote about the legendary battles involving the Moors.
to moor
01

meren, afmeren

to secure a boat by means of cables or anchors in a particular place
example
Voorbeelden
After a long day at sea, the fishermen moored their vessel in the calm waters of the harbor.
Na een lange dag op zee meerden de vissers hun schip aan in de kalme wateren van de haven.
02

meren, afmeren

(of a boat or ship) to stop in a designated area, typically using a mooring buoy or dock
example
Voorbeelden
The crew will moor shortly after arriving at the destination.
De bemanning zal kort na aankomst op de bestemming meren.
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