Moor \Moor\ (m[=oo]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moored (m[=oo]rd);
   p. pr. & vb. n. Mooring.] [Prob. fr. D. marren to tie,
   fasten, or moor a ship. See Mar.]
   1. (Naut.) To fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular
      place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or
      chains; as, the vessel was moored in the stream; they
      moored the boat to the wharf.
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   2. Fig.: To secure, or fix firmly. --Brougham.
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