How Do You Spell UNMOOR?

Pronunciation: [ʌnmˈʊ͡ə] (IPA)

The word "unmoor" is spelled with a "u" followed by an "n", a "m", and two "o"s. It is pronounced /ʌnˈmʊər/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The "u" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, the "n" as a voiced "nnnn" sound, and the "m" as a voiced "mmm" sound. The two "o"s are pronounced as a short "uh" sound followed by a short "oo" sound. This verb means to release a ship from its mooring, allowing it to sail freely.

UNMOOR Meaning and Definition

  1. Unmoor is a verb that refers to the act of disconnecting or releasing a vessel, typically a ship, from its moorings or anchorage in order to set it free or have it navigate without restraint. The term carries the idea of severing the vessel's connection to a fixed point or structure, allowing it to float independently on water.

    In a literal sense, unmooring involves detaching the ropes, chains, or other means that secure a ship to a dock or buoys, enabling it to move away. This deliberate action can be undertaken for various reasons, such as to embark on a journey, change the vessel's location, or move it to a safer place during adverse weather conditions.

    Metaphorically, unmoor can also be used to describe the act of setting free or liberating oneself from a fixed or established position, often in a figurative sense. It signifies the detachment from familiar surroundings, routines, or beliefs, allowing for a new direction or perspective. Unmooring in this context implies breaking away from one's comfort zone or entrenched circumstances, embracing change or taking risks.

    Overall, unmoor represents the act of releasing or disentangling a ship from its restraints or releasing oneself from fixed conditions, serving as a literal or metaphorical expression of liberation, exploration, or embracing new opportunities.

  2. To loose from anchorage, as a ship; to bring to the state of riding with a single anchor.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNMOOR

Etymology of UNMOOR

The word "unmoor" is derived from a combination of two Old English roots: "un-" and "mor".

The prefix "un-" in English is a common negation prefix, indicating the absence, reversal, or opposite of a particular action or quality. In the case of "unmoor", it signifies the opposite of "moor".

The word "moor" comes from the Old English word "mor", meaning "marsh" or "fen". In a nautical context, "to moor" refers to the act of securing a vessel by attaching it to a fixed object, such as an anchor or a pier, to prevent drifting or movement.

Therefore, by combining the negation prefix "un-" with the nautical term "moor", we get "unmoor", which means to remove the securing attachments and set a vessel free from its position, allowing it to drift or move.

Conjugate verb Unmoor

CONDITIONAL

I would unmoor
you would unmoor
he/she/it would unmoor
we would unmoor
they would unmoor

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unmooring
you would be unmooring
he/she/it would be unmooring
we would be unmooring
they would be unmooring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unmoor
you would have unmoor
he/she/it would have unmoor
we would have unmoor
they would have unmoor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unmooring
you would have been unmooring
he/she/it would have been unmooring
we would have been unmooring
they would have been unmooring

FUTURE

I will unmoor
you will unmoor
he/she/it will unmoor
we will unmoor
they will unmoor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unmooring
you will be unmooring
he/she/it will be unmooring
we will be unmooring
they will be unmooring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unmoored
you will have unmoored
he/she/it will have unmoored
we will have unmoored
they will have unmoored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unmooring
you will have been unmooring
he/she/it will have been unmooring
we will have been unmooring
they will have been unmooring

IMPERATIVE

you unmoor
we let´s unmoor

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unmoor

PAST

I unmoored
you unmoored
he/she/it unmoored
we unmoored
they unmoored

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unmooring
you were unmooring
he/she/it was unmooring
we were unmooring
they were unmooring

PAST PARTICIPLE

unmoored

PAST PERFECT

I had unmoored
you had unmoored
he/she/it had unmoored
we had unmoored
they had unmoored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unmooring
you had been unmooring
he/she/it had been unmooring
we had been unmooring
they had been unmooring

PRESENT

I unmoor
you unmoor
he/she/it unmoors
we unmoor
they unmoor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unmooring
you are unmooring
he/she/it is unmooring
we are unmooring
they are unmooring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unmooring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unmoored
you have unmoored
he/she/it has unmoored
we have unmoored
they have unmoored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unmooring
you have been unmooring
he/she/it has been unmooring
we have been unmooring
they have been unmooring
I would have unmoored
we would have unmoored
you would have unmoored
he/she/it would have unmoored
they would have unmoored

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