Pronunciation: [nˈɔː] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Nore" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /nɔːr/. The letter "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, represented by the symbol "ɔː". The letter "r" is pronounced in the typical English way, with a slight emphasis on the tongue rolling sound represented by the symbol "r". This spelling is often used to refer to the River Nore in Ireland or the Nørrebro neighborhood in Copenhagen.
Nore is a noun that has multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. Its primary definition refers to a shallow sandbank or a mudbank, especially one located at the mouth of a river or a harbor entrance, often causing difficulties for navigation due to its shallowness. In this context, it can also be referred to as a bar or a shoal. The term "Nore" is particularly associated with the sandbank at the entrance of the River Thames in southeastern England, which historically presented challenges for ships entering or leaving the port of London.
Additionally, "Nore" can also be used to refer to a traditional, obsolete British unit of length equal to 6.08 meters, originally used for measuring cloth. This definition is less common in modern usage.
Furthermore, "Nore" is sometimes used as a noun to describe a type of wind, typically a light breeze, that blows from the northeast. This usage is more specialized and may be found in certain maritime contexts or in meteorological discussions.
Overall, the term "Nore" can refer to a sandbank or mudbank obstructing navigation, a traditional unit of length, or a light breeze blowing from the northeast, depending on the context in which it is used.
The word "Nore" has a maritime origin and refers to a sandbank and anchorage in the Thames Estuary, off the coast of Kent, England. It derived its name from the Old English word "noru", meaning "north", which indicated its northern location in relation to the port of Sheerness. Over time, the name Nore came to be associated with the sandbank and the anchorage.
