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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moor up

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.35 in modern English

Syllables
moor up
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To cast anchor or become fastened.

Intransitive verb

verb

To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

moors up (present, singular) mooring up (participle, present) moored up (participle, past) moored up (past)

Questions

What does moor up mean?
To cast anchor or become fastened.

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