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harbinger

harbor


Definition: Meaning of, harbor in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɑːbə /

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North American English ; harbour elsewhere
  1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    SYNONYM
    seaport, haven, harbour
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  2. American English a sheltered area of coast where ships can dock or anchor safely
    SYNONYM
    harbour, port
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  3. a place of refuge and comfort and security
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    harbour
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  • verb
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
Present Participle Third Person Singular
North American English ; harbour elsewhere
  1. a theory, thoughts, or feelings maintain
    SYNONYM
    harbour, hold, entertain, nurse
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  2. as of fugitives or criminals secretly shelter
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    harbour
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  3. keep in one's possession; of animals
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    harbour
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  4. hold back a thought or feeling about
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    harbour, shield
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harbor used in phrases

  • Boston Harbor (noun)
    1. the seaport at Boston
  • Pearl Harbor
    1. an important US naval base in Hawaii, which was suddenly attacked by Japanese planes in December 1941. Many warships were destroyed or damaged, and this caused great shock and anger in the US, and made the US start fighting in World War II.
  • Sydney Harbor Bridge (noun)
    1. a steel arch bridge in Sydney, Australia
  • harbor patrol (noun)
    1. patrol of officers who police a harbor area
  • harbor porpoise (noun)
    1. the common porpoise of the northern Atlantic and Pacific
  • harbor seal (noun)
    1. small spotted seal of coastal waters of the northern hemisphere
  • safe harbor (noun)
    1. the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive
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