Definition of Harbor
Harbor
har·bor
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an area of a body of water or coast that is deep enough to anchor a ship or boat;
e.g. The ship has been docked at the harbor, and workers have started unloading goods from it.
(noun)
a place of security, comfort or refuge;
e.g. Her grandparent's house was like a safe harbor for her in times of difficulty.
(verb)
to give refuge or shelter to someone, especially a criminal or a wanted person;
e.g. The man was suspected of harboring at least two escaped criminals.
(verb)
to live in or inhabit;
e.g. There are many kinds of viruses that harbor in our blood and cells, and attack the body.
(verb)
to think about, or hold in mind;
e.g. She continued to harbor the small grudge even after so many years had passed by.
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