moor

1. n. One of a mixed race inhabiting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripoli, chiefly along the coast and in towns. Source: opted

2. n. Any individual of the swarthy races of Africa or Asia which have adopted the Mohammedan religion. Source: opted

3. n. An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath. Source: opted

4. n. A game preserve consisting of moorland. Source: opted

5. v. t. To fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains; as, the vessel was moored in the stream; they moored the boat to the wharf. Source: opted

6. v. t. Fig.: To secure, or fix firmly. Source: opted

7. v. i. To cast anchor; to become fast. Source: opted

8. n. one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century Source: wordnet

9. n. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss Source: wordnet

10. v. secure in or as if in a berth or dock Source: wordnet

11. v. come into or dock at a wharf Source: wordnet

12. v. secure with cables or ropes Source: wordnet

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