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 harbor harbor /ˈhɑːrbɝ/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , haven , seaport , harbor [ N. American] )
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
     The boats were anchored in the quiet harbour
    The boats were anchored in the quiet harbour
  2. A place of refuge and comfort and security  ( harbor , harbour )
    a place of refuge and comfort and security

verb

  1. () [ N. American] Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)  ( entertain , harbour [Canadian, British] , nurse , harbor [ N. American] , hold )
    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
     Bear a grudge
    bear a grudge
     Entertain interesting notions
    entertain interesting notions
     Harbor a resentment
    harbor a resentment
  2. () [ N. American] Hold back a thought or feeling about  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , shield , harbor [ N. American] )
    hold back a thought or feeling about
     She is harboring a grudge against him
    She is harboring a grudge against him
  3. () [ N. American] Keep in one's possession; of animals  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , harbor [ N. American] )
    keep in one's possession; of animals
  4. () [ N. American] Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)  ( harbour [Canadian, British] , harbor [ N. American] )
    secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)