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harbor
Definitions
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1
noun
A
sheltered
area
of
water
where
ships
can
dock
safely
,
protected
from
the
open
sea
.
The
ship
entered
the
harbor
to
unload
its
cargo
.
Fishing
boats
were
anchored
in
the
harbor
,
waiting
for
the
storm
to
pass
.
The
harbor
was
bustling
with
activity
as
the
cruise
ship
arrived
.
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2
verb
To
give
shelter
or
refuge
to
someone
or
something
.
The
old
barn
harbored
many
stray
cats
during
the
winter
.
He
was
accused
of
harboring
fugitives
in
his
home
.
The
dense
forest
harbors
a
variety
of
wildlife
.
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verb
To
hold
onto
a
thought
or
feeling
,
especially
a
negative
one
,
for
a
long
time
.
She
harbored
resentment
towards
her
former
boss
for
years
.
He
harbors
a
secret
ambition
to
become
a
famous
author
.
Despite
their
argument
,
she
harbored
no
ill
will
towards
him
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
herebeorg
Originally meant
shelter, refuge
Background
The word 'harbor' comes from the Old English 'herebeorg', meaning a place of shelter or refuge. It evolved to describe a safe place for ships, as well as the act of providing shelter or holding onto feelings.