moors 1 of 2

noun

Definition of moorsnext
plural of moor
1
as in plains
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country as she wanders the windswept moor, the novel's heroine vows that she will never marry the vicar

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as in marshes
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water a mysterious figure who was said to have haunted the moors of southwest England

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moors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of moor
as in fastens
to put securely in place or in a desired position moored the boat to the dock

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  1. marshes
  2. prairies
  3. wetlands
  4. secures
  5. grasslands
Noun
  • Adding to its uniqueness, the city winds along the Mississippi River and is surrounded by distinct wetland habitats of swamps, bayous, and marshes.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The natural tidal exchange of water and marshes began to be restored.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of marshes
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  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With the opening of the collegiate and prep grid seasons, elevens that play on the prairies and those that are more fortunate in securing inclosed grounds already have settled down to the task of reorganizing and drilling their squads.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of prairies
Noun
  • These birds primarily breed in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, favoring open landscapes like wetlands, meadows, and agricultural fields.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But the vast wetlands near Miami have radically changed since Cypress was younger.
    Rebecca Blackwell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of wetlands
Verb
  • That deal is on hold until The Container Store secures new financing that is deemed acceptable to Beyond.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The tag secures to your luggage via a leather strap with brass buckle.
    Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of secures
Noun
  • The agency, which manages 193 million acres of American grasslands and forests, also operates or helps fund 14 regional avalanche centers, including the West Central Montana center.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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