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   harbour

   /ˈhɑːbə/

   noun

   • 1. a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures: "they enjoyed fishing in the harbour" Similar portdockhavenmarinadockyardboatyardmooringanchorageroadswaterfrontjettyquaypierslipwaywharflanding stagerare:harbouragemoorageroadsteadhithe
   • ▪ a place of refuge: "a safe harbour for children in distress" Similar refugehavensafe havensheltersanctuaryretreatasylumplace of safetyplace of securityport in a stormoasissanctum

   verb

   • 1. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly: "she started to harbour doubts about the wisdom of their journey" Similar bearnursenurturecherishentertainfosterfeel secretlyhold on tocling topossessmaintainretain
   • 2. shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person): "he was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner" Similar shelterconcealhideshieldprotectgive asylum togive sanctuary togive shelter toprovide a refuge foraccommodatelodgeput uptake inbillethouseOpposite hand over
   • ▪ give a home or shelter to (an organism): "the water can become stagnant, harbouring bacteria and other microorganisms"
   • ▪ carry the germs of (a disease): "patients who may have been harbouring tuberculosis"
   • 3. (of a ship or its crew) moor in a harbour: archaic "he might have harboured in Falmouth"

   Word Origin late Old Englishherebeorg ‘shelter, refuge’, herebeorgian ‘occupy shelter’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch herberge and German Herberge, also to French auberge ‘inn’; see also harbinger.

   Derivatives

   • 1. harbourless adjective
   • 2. harbourer noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARBOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HARBOUR definition: 1. an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARBOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HARBOR definition: 1. US spelling of harbour 2. an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the ocean by…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHARBOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A harbour is an area of deep water which is protected from the sea by land or walls, so that boats can be left there safely.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHARBOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HARBOUR meaning: 1. an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › harbourHARBOUR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a sheltered port. a place of refuge or safety. verb. tr to give shelter to. to harbour a criminal. tr to maintain secretly. to harbour a grudge. to shelter (a vessel) in a harbour or (of a vessel) to seek shelter. Discover More. Spelling Note. See -or 1. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈharbourless, adjective. ˈharbourer, noun. Discover More.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › harbourHarbour Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   6 days ago · The meaning of HARBOUR is chiefly British spelling of harbor.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishharbour noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter. Several boats lay at anchor in the harbour. to enter/leave harbour. the harbour front/mouth/wall. (figurative) She felt as though she'd reached a safe harbour after sailing in a vast, unfriendly sea. Wordfinder. Extra Examples.