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moors

/mʊrz/ /mɔrz/ /mʊərz/ /mɔərz/

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noun

Moore, Heide

An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath

Examples :

"A cold, biting wind blew across the moor, and the travellers hastened their step."

Ein kalter, beißender Wind wehte über die Heide, und die Reisenden beschleunigten ihren Schritt.

environment geography nature area

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noun

Ein Wildreservat, das aus Moorland besteht

A game preserve consisting of moorland.

Examples :

"The wealthy landowner used a significant portion of his estate as moors to breed and hunt game birds. "

Der wohlhabende Landbesitzer nutzte einen beträchtlichen Teil seines Anwesens als Wildreservat, um Wildvögel zu züchten und zu jagen.

environment area nature game geography

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verb

Festmachen, ankern

To cast anchor or become fastened.

Examples :

"The sailboat moored securely in the harbor. "

Das Segelboot machte sicher im Hafen fest.

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verb

Festmachen, vertäuen

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

Examples :

"the vessel was moored in the stream"

Das Schiff wurde im Strom festgemacht.

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verb

Festmachen, vertäuen

To secure or fix firmly.

Examples :

"The sailor moors the boat to the dock with a thick rope. "

Der Seemann vertäut das Boot mit einem dicken Seil am Steg.

nautical sailing