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Harbor
01
an area of water close to the land where it has been made safe by strong walls for ships to take shelter
02
a place of refuge and comfort and security
to harbor
01
to maintain, hold onto, or nurture (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) over a period
02
to keep a thought, feeling, or emotion to oneself without expressing it openly
03
to contain or hold within; to provide a space for something
04
to provide a hiding place or shelter, especially for someone or something that is being sought or pursued
Example
The strong coastal winds set a sailboat in toward the harbor.
The captain skillfully brought about the ship in the busy harbor.
The harbor pilot directed the tugboat to tug the massive container ship into the port.
The ship will part from the harbor at dawn.
To ensure safe navigation, the sailors will sound the harbor entrance.
