Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unmoor
verb
/ʌnˈmʊər/
Definition
To release a vessel from its moorings; to set free from a fixed position.
Examples
- After a long day at the dock, the sailors unmoor the ship at sunset.
- She felt unmoored from reality after the shocking news.
- The captain ordered to unmoor the boat so they could start their journey.
Meaning
To remove something from its anchorage or secure position, often used in the context of boats or ships. It can also mean to detach or disconnect from something that holds one in place or provides stability.
Synonyms
- Release
- Disengage
- Detach
- Unanchored
- Set free
