UNMOOR


Meaning of UNMOOR in English

“+ verb

Etymology: Middle English unmooren, from un- (II) + mooren, moren to moor — more at moor

transitive verb

1. : to loose from or as if from moorings

unmoored the punt, leaving the moorings marked with an old tin can — G.G.Carter

expected to … turn the pillows or to unmoor the counterpane — Jean Stafford

2. : to heave up (an anchor) leaving a second anchor down

intransitive verb

: to cast off moorings

the ship unmoored and swung slowly about

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