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moore

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɔɹ// moore

n. a large area of open land that is not good for farming. It is usually covered with grass, purple flowers called heather, and wet, soft ground.

n. an expanse of open, uncultivated upland, typically characterized by acidic soil, heather, and peat bogs. Often used in the plural to describe a specific geographical region.


SIMPLE

We went for a long walk across the windy moor.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers lost their way when a thick mist settled over the moor, hiding the narrow path from view.

COMPLEX

The desolate beauty of the Yorkshire moors has served as a haunting backdrop for generations of English literature, most notably in the works of the Brontë sisters.

Origin

The surname has converged from several different meanings; see Moore on Wikipedia.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural ('the moors') when referring to a specific highland area.

Pitfall

The ship was tied to the moor.The ship was tied to the mooring.While 'to moor' is a verb meaning to tie up a boat, the noun for the place or equipment used is 'mooring' or 'berth'.

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