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1. (n.) harbor
a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
2. harbor
such a body of water having docks or port facilities.
3. harbor
any place of shelter or refuge.
4. (v.t.) harbor
to give shelter to:
to harbor refugees.
5. harbor
to conceal; hide:
to harbor fugitives.
6. harbor
to keep or hold in the mind; maintain; entertain:
to harbor suspicion.
7. harbor
to house or contain.
8. harbor
to shelter (a vessel), as in a harbor.
9. (v.i.) harbor
(of a vessel) to take shelter in a harbor.
Etymology: (bef. 1150; ME herber(we),herberge, OE herebeorg lodgings, quarters =here army +(ge)beorg refuge; c. OS, OHG heriberga)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) seaport, haven, harbor, harbour
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
2. (verb) harbor, harbour
a place of refuge and comfort and security
3. (verb) harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
"bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
4. (verb) harbor, harbour
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
5. (verb) harbor, harbour
keep in one's possession; of animals
6. (verb) harbor, harbour, shield
hold back a thought or feeling about
"She is harboring a grudge against him"
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1. (noun) harbor
an area of water near land where boats can safely stay
the harbor wall
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) harbor
a station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter
2. (noun) harbor
specif.: A lodging place; an inn
3. (noun) harbor
the mansion of a heavenly body
4. (noun) harbor
a portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven
5. (noun) harbor
a mixing box materials
6. (noun) harbor
to afford lodging to; to enter as guest; to receive; to give a refuge to; indulge or cherish (a thought or feeling, esp. an ill thought)
7. (verb) harbor
to lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. harbor
A restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its mineable water approaches, from which shipping operations are projected or supported. Generally, a harbor is part of a base, in which case the harbor defense force
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