Definition of Moor 1. One of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century Noun 2. Open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss Noun 3. Secure in or as if in a berth or dock Verb 4. Come into or dock at a wharf Verb 5. Secure with cables or ropes Verb Synonyms for word "moor" Semanticaly linked words with "moor" Hyponims for word "moor" Lexical Analysis for "moor" moorage the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes mooring (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place a place where a craft can be made fast etymology moorable etymology moorball etymology moorband etymology moorbird etymology moorcock etymology moorfowl etymology moorish etymology moorpan etymology moorstone etymology unmoor etymological origin of mor is derived from moored is derived from mooring is derived from moorland is derived from moors is derived from moortop