Harbor

/hˈɑːbɐ/

/ˈhɑɹbɝ/

Harbor

an area of water close to the land where it has been made safe by strong walls for ships to take shelter

a place of refuge and comfort and security

to harbor

to maintain, hold onto, or nurture (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) over a period

to keep a thought, feeling, or emotion to oneself without expressing it openly

to contain or hold within; to provide a space for something

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.

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