Moore

Definitions of Moore
  1. noun
    Irish poet who wrote nostalgic and patriotic verse (1779-1852)
    synonyms: Thomas Moore
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    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
  2. noun
    English philosopher (1873-1958)
    synonyms: G. E. Moore, George Edward Moore
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
  3. noun
    English actor and comedian who appeared on television and in films (born in 1935)
    synonyms: Dudley Moore, Dudley Stuart John Moore
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    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
    comedian, comic
    a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
  4. noun
    United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
    synonyms: Douglas Moore
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    composer
    someone who composes music as a profession
  5. noun
    United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872)
    synonyms: Marianne Craig Moore, Marianne Moore
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    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
  6. noun
    British sculptor whose works are monumental organic forms (1898-1986)
    synonyms: Henry Moore, Henry Spencer Moore
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    carver, sculptor, sculpturer, statue maker
    an artist who creates sculptures
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