Open tract; make fast (4)

I believe the answer is:

moor

(Other definitions for moor that I've seen before include "African - wasteland" , "Securely fix" , "Secure boat to fixed object" , "Heather-covered tract" , "Tether (a boat)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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