moor

• Substantiv, das ein Stück offenes, unbebautes Land bezeichnet, oft mit Heidekraut, Farnen und Moos bewachsen und häufig mit torfigem Boden; auch allgemein für Moor- oder Heidelandschaft.

A noun referring to an area of open, uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, bracken, and moss, and often having peaty soil.

1. Open landscapeB2formalbritish

   A large area of open, uncultivated land, often covered with heather, grass, and moss, typically found in upland regions.

   Moor

   • They walked across the misty moor at dawn.
   • The moor is home to many species of birds and wildflowers.
   • She loved the solitude of the open moor.

   Synonymecommonfellheathmoorlanduplandwaste

• Verb, das das Festmachen eines Schiffes oder eines Objekts an einem Ort bezeichnet, meist mit Tauen oder Ankern.

A verb used to indicate the act of securing a vessel or object in place, typically with ropes or anchors.

1. Secure a vesselB1formal

   To attach a boat, ship, or other vessel to a fixed object such as a dock, buoy, or anchor to prevent it from drifting.

   Ein Schiff festmachen

   • The captain moored the ship to the dock with heavy ropes.
   • We moored the sailboat to a buoy in the harbor.
   • They moored the ferry at the terminal for the night.

   Synonymeanchorberthdockfastenhitchsecuretie up

   Antonymecast offuntie

2. Dock at a wharfB1formal

   To bring a vessel into a dock or wharf and secure it there.

   Am Kai festmachen

   • The fishing boat moored at the wharf to unload its catch.
   • The cruise ship moored at the pier for the day.
   • They moored the yacht at the marina.

   Synonymeberthdocksecuretie up

   Antonymecast offdepartleave

3. Secure with cables or ropesB1formal

   To fasten something, especially a vessel, using cables, ropes, or chains to keep it in place.

   Festmachen

   • The crew moored the barge with steel cables.
   • He moored the canoe to a tree on the riverbank.
   • The sailors moored the ship securely before the storm.

   Synonymeanchorberthdockfastensecuretethertie up

   Antonymedetachfreeloosereleaseunbindunfastenuntie