Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrbər/
noun A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
A1 The boats are docked in the harbor.
A2 The harbor is a safe place for ships to anchor.
B1 The harbor was bustling with activity as the ships came and went.
B2 The harbor master oversees all incoming and outgoing vessels.
C1 The harbor serves as a vital hub for trade and commerce.
C2 The picturesque harbor is a popular tourist attraction.
verb To give a home or shelter to; to provide a place of safety or refuge for.
A1 The boat harbors in the bay.
A2 The sailor will harbor the ship in the port.
B1 The fishermen harbor their boats in the small village.
B2 The captain decided to harbor the vessel due to bad weather.
C1 The government agreed to harbor refugees fleeing the war-torn country.
C2 The company decided to harbor their profits in offshore accounts to avoid taxes.
formal The harbor was bustling with activity as ships came in to unload their cargo.
informal Let's take a walk down by the harbor and watch the boats come in.
slang I heard there's a cool party happening at the harbor tonight.
figurative She found solace in the harbor of his embrace during difficult times.
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