harbour

[US]/ˈhɑːbə(r)/
[UK]/ˈhɑːrbər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures
v. to shelter, hide, or conceal; to hold or entertain in the mind; to carry

Phrases & Collocations

pearl harbour

harbour city

harbour engineering

harbour facilities

Example Sentences

The harbour lights opened.

The harbour was full of pleasure craft.

the small harbour bustled with boats.

the construction and equipment of new harbour facilities.

The harbour was full of all kinds of craft.

Men yarn of the harbour's famous pilots.

The harbour is four fathoms deep.

The old harbour has silted up.

a former employee who might harbour a grudge against the company.

the offered harbour of his arms.

he might have harboured in Falmouth.

citizens suspected of harbouring impure thoughts.

she heard the slap of water against the harbour wall.

As we came into harbour another ship hove alongside.

There is enough water in the harbour to float a fleet of ship.

The harbour lights opened in the distance.

He has been harbouring a grudge against me.

Real-world Examples

We can't see the harbour from here.

Source: And Then There Were None

Maribel also harbours a salacious secret history.

Source: The Economist - Arts

One vessel briefly entered the main harbour on the island.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

Sydney holds a tall ships race in its world famous harbour.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

She harboured resentment against her stepmother.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

Small boats loaded with wares sped to the great liner as she was entering the harbour.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

There's someone on the harbour wall waving their arms.

Source: A bet.

Edward Colston was hurled into the harbour in Bristol, England.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

We'll meet him at the harbour early in the morning.

Source: New Concept English, British English Version, Book Two (Translation)

Let's get back to the harbour.

Source: A bet.

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