Harbour — synonyms, definition

1. harbour (Noun) Brit, Cdn

anchorage asylum bay body of water breakwater chamber concealment cove cover defence dock domicile dwelling estuary firth guard gulf harbor harbourage haven • • •

harbour (Noun) — A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.

harbour (Noun) — A sheltered area of coast where ships can dock or anchor safely.

harbour (Noun) — A place of refuge and comfort and security.

asylum port refuge sanctuary Boston Harbor Caesarea Pearl Harbor coaling station port of call anchorage anchorage ground dock dockage docking facility landing landing place seafront

2. harbour (Verb) Brit, Cdn

accommodate berth billet cherish conceal dwell entertain hold house indulge lodge nurse protect reside secrete shelter shield suppress withhold

harbour (Verb) — Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). ex. "harbour a resentment"

harbour (Verb) — Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals).

harbour (Verb) — Keep in one's possession; of animals.

harbour (Verb) — Hold back a thought or feeling about. ex. "She is harbouring a grudge against him"

conceal experience feel hide hold on keep shelter