unmoor
Americanverb (used with object)
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to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.
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to bring to the state of riding with a single anchor after being moored by two or more.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to weigh the anchor or drop the mooring of (a vessel)
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(tr) to reduce the mooring of (a vessel) to one anchor
Etymology
Origin of unmoor
First recorded in 1490–1500, unmoor is from the Middle English word unmooren. See un- 2, moor 2
Example Sentences
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But as Wall Street charged into the live-events business, venues like the Mirage have become increasingly unmoored from their underground roots, prioritizing expensive events for high-rollers.
And he had a running feud with Earl Weaver since the two, an unmoored umpire and a fiery manager, were antagonists in the Double-A Eastern League.
What Monday’s pessimistic AI report and its impact on markets really shows is how thoroughly questions about the future of AI have unmoored investors, said Michael Antonelli, a market strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management.
How horrifying to think of all that capability and intellect, unmoored from a conscience.
Others have ideas unmoored from any known belief system.
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