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11harbor — 01. The [harbor] was filled with the boats of fishermen protesting the government s ban on salmon fishing. 02. We walked down by the [harbor], and looked at the boats for a while. 03. Our hotel room had a balcony with a view over the [harbor], so …
12harbor — harborer, n. harborless, adj. harborous, adj. /hahr beuhr/, n. 1. a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection …
13harbor — har•bor [[t]ˈhɑr bər[/t]] n. 1) a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents 2) such a body of water having… …
14harbor — 1. noun a) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may dock or anchor, especially for loading and unloading. A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing, since adventurers come into it as well as go out, and… …
15harbor — har|bor1 [ harbər ] noun count or uncount ** an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbor where passengers and goods can be taken on and off: Norfolk harbor Several fishing boats were moored in the tiny… …
16Harbor — For other uses, see Harbor (disambiguation). Capri harbour, Italy seen from Anacapri A harbour or harbor (see spelling differences), or haven, is a place where ships, boats, and barges can seek shelter from …
17harbor — {{11}}harbor (n.) lodging for ships, early 12c., probably from O.E. herebeorg lodgings, quarters, from here army, host (see HARRY (Cf. harry)) + beorg refuge, shelter (related to beorgan save, preserve; see BURY (Cf. bury)); perhaps modeled on… …
18harbor — I noun 1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo (Freq. 8) • Syn: ↑seaport, ↑haven, ↑harbour • Hypernyms: ↑port • Hyponyms: ↑ …
19harbor — A restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its mineable water approaches, from which shipping operations are projected or supported. Generally, a harbor is part of a base, in which case the harbor defense… …
20Harbor — Recorded in many spelling forms including Arbor, Harbour, Harbor, Harberer, Harbisher, and Harbar, this is an English, and sometimes Scottish, surname. Derived from the pre 7th century Olde English compound word herebeorg, the surname is or… …
