harbors


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harbor
v. give shelter to, protect; take shelter; hide, conceal; hold a thought or feeling in the mind
 
n. sheltered section of water where ships anchor, port, anchorage; refuge, sanctuary, haven, place of shelter

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Harbor
A harbor or harbour (see spelling differences), or haven, is a body of water where ships, boats and barges seek shelter from stormy weather, or are stored for future use. Harbors and ports are often confused with each other. A port is a facility for loading and unloading vessels; ports are often located in harbors.

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harbor

Noun
1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
(synonym) seaport, haven, harbour
(hypernym) port
(hyponym) coaling station
(part-holonym) seafront
(part-meronym) dock, dockage, docking facility
2. a place of refuge and comfort and security
(synonym) harbour
(hypernym) refuge, sanctuary, asylum
(derivation) harbour

Verb
1. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
(synonym) harbour, hold, entertain, nurse
(hypernym) feel, experience
2. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
(synonym) harbour
(hypernym) shelter
(derivation) harbour
3. keep in one's possession; of animals
(synonym) harbour
(hypernym) keep, hold on
4. hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
(synonym) harbour, shield
(hypernym) hide, conceal


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HARBORS
PORTI. ASILI. RIFUGI. OSPITA. PROTEGGE. ENTRA IN PORTO

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harbor
euk habour
n. = haven, port