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A place on the coast where ships can moor safely
“The yard and slipway led to the harbour where the ships were serviced.”
A place of refuge from (imminent) danger
“Seeking harbour from a storm, they landed upon the Island of Naxos.”
A place that is frequented for holidays or recreation
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent
A room or rooms rented out to someone, usually in the same residence as the owner
A center of operations, organization, or supply
To provide housing or accommodation for
“The colonists were emulous of one another as to which of them should harbour the new arrivals until they could provide for themselves.”
To give shelter or protection to
“You will not harbour these criminals, unless you accept the fact you will be treated as a criminal for the same offense.”
To hold in one's mind or imagination
“It was in France that she started to harbour the thought of becoming a culinary chef.”
To suppress, hide or withhold
“Husbands and wives were not to harbour secrets from each other, nor daughters from their mothers.”
To insert or introduce
To dock a boat, especially by casting an anchor
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