Unmoor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unmoor is a verb meaning (transitive) To unfix or unsecure (a moored boat).
Meaning
(transitive) To unfix or unsecure (a moored boat).
More Meanings
- (transitive, figurative) To set free or loose.
- (intransitive) To weigh anchor.
Example Sentences
When oblivion finally unmoors us.
“It would’ve taken him a half-hour to unmoor the boat.”
Word Forms
- unmoors
- unmooring
- unmoored
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unfix, undock, unanchor, unbog, unknot, undog.
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