Definition of "moorland" []

• Land consisting of moors. (noun)

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• "On the other side of the moorland was a stretch of twisted rocks, pitted and gouged by the advance and retreat of glaciers long gone."
• "Game birds are defined as wild in practice and under the law when, months before the start of the shooting season, they are able to independently move in and out of large release pens, usually situated in woodland or on farmland - not "moorland" as you stated."
• ""moorland" water can also dissolve lead from lead pipes and may therefore be dangerous for drinking purposes unless it is specially purified."