harbour Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    harbor; haven; seaport.
  2. noun a place of refuge and comfort and security
    harbor.
  3. verb secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
    harbor.
  4. verb keep in one's possession; of animals
    harbor.
  5. verb hold back a thought or feeling about
    harbor; shield.
    • She is harboring a grudge against him
  6. verb maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    harbor; entertain; nurse; hold.
    • bear a grudge
    • entertain interesting notions
    • harbor a resentment

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