harbour
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
・UK /'hɑ:bə(r)/
B2
noun
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
verb
- To contain, hold, include, or hide 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
Examples
The town has a small natural harbour.
The damaged vessel was towed into harbour.