harbor | ||
1. | [ noun ] (nautical,geography) a place where ships can take on or discharge cargo | |
Synonyms: | haven harbour seaport | |
Related terms: | port boston_harbor Pearl_Harbor caesarea coaling_station port_of_call seafront landing wharf anchorage dock | |
2. | [ verb ] maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | |
Synonyms: | hold nurse entertain harbour | |
Examples: | "bear a grudge" "entertain interesting notions" "harbor a resentment" |
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Related terms: | feel | |
3. | [ verb ] keep in one's possession; of animals | |
Synonyms: | harbour | |
Related terms: | keep | |
4. | [ verb ] secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) | |
Synonyms: | harbour | |
Related terms: | shelter harborage | |
5. | [ verb ] hold back a thought or feeling about | |
Synonyms: | shield harbour | |
Examples: | "She is harboring a grudge against him" |
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Related terms: | hide | |
6. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 18193 | |
7. | [ noun ] (housing) a place of refuge and comfort and security | |
Synonyms: | harbour | |
Related terms: | refuge | |
Similar spelling: |
harborage harbour Harber Harford Harbert hairbrush |