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moor

A moor is a large open marsh land. (noun)

An example of moor is an expanse between two farm houses that doesn't drain well.

Moor means to secure something in place. (verb)

An example of moor is dropping an anchor off the side of a boat.

A moor is a member of a Muslim people of Berber and Arab descent living in Northwest Africa. (noun)

An example of moor is the hero Othello in Shakespeare's play.

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See moor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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