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Mooring

of Moor

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Anchorage 76% connected

The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Line 76% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Berth 74% connected

Convenient sea room.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Berth 74% connected

Convenient sea room.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Moor 74% connected

One of a mixed race inhabiting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripoli, chiefly along the coast and in towns.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Moor 74% connected

One of a mixed race inhabiting Morocco, Algeria, Tunis, and Tripoli, chiefly along the coast and in towns.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Berth 92% connected

Convenient sea room.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Moorage 92% connected

A place for mooring.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Slip 92% connected

To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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