MOOR (3)

Moor (mo͞or), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moored (mo͞ord); p. pr. & vb. n. Mooring.] [[Prob. fr. D. marren to tie, fasten, or moor a ship. See Mar.]] 1. 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.
2. 2. Fig.: To secure, or fix firmly. Brougham.