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moored |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Moor \Moor\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Moored}; p. pr & vb n. {Mooring}.] [Prob. fr D. marren to tie, fasten, or moor a ship. See {Mar}.] 1. (Naut.) 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. 2. Fig.: To secure, or fix firmly. --Brougham.
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