harbor

US /ˈhɑrbɚ/

UK /'hɑ:bə/

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noun

  • Area of water protected by land and used by ships
  • A place of refuge or safety.
  • A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
  • Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
  • A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

verb

  • To contain, have, hide or protect something
  • To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
  • To have a thought/feeling without expressing it
  • To hide or give shelter to (when in danger)
  • To secretly give shelter/protection to a criminal

other

  • To take shelter in a harbor.

other

  • To give shelter or refuge to.
  • To conceal or hide someone.
  • To keep in one's mind secretly.
  • To keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.