Historical Land Use

noun a tract of open, peaty, wasteland, often overgrown with heath, common in high latitudes and altitudes where drainage is poor; heath

verb to secure a boat by attaching it to a fixed object or tying it up

• The moor was vast and desolate, stretching as far as the eye could see.
• Let's take a hike on the moor this weekend, it's so peaceful out there.
• I heard some kids were partying on the moor last night, it's a popular spot for that.
• His mind was like a dark and foggy moor, filled with uncertainty and confusion.

noun a unit of land measurement equal to about 0.4 hectares or 1 acre

• The farmer plowed the acker of land to prepare it for planting.
• Let's go check out that huge acker of property for sale.
• I heard he owns a massive acker out in the countryside.
• Her mind was like an untamed acker, filled with wild ideas and creativity.