2. Fig.: To secure, or fix firmly. Brougham.

Moor, v. i. To cast anchor; to become fast.

On oozy ground his galleys moor.

Dryden.

Moor"age (?), n. A place for mooring.

Moor"ball` (?), n. (Bot.) A fresh-water alga (Cladophora Ægagropila)

which forms a globular mass.

Moor"band` (?), n. See Moorpan.

Moor"ess (?), n. A female Moor; a Moorish woman.

Moor"ing, n. 1. The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by

means of anchors or fastenings.

2. That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as anchors, cables,

bridles, etc.

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