"harbor" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo (synset 108656633)
is a type of: port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
subtypes:
- coaling station - a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal
- port of call - any port where a ship stops except its home port
specific instances:
- caesarea - an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine
- pearl harbor - a harbor on Oahu to the west of Honolulu; location of a United States naval base that was attacked by the Japanese on 7 Dec 1941
- boston harbor - the seaport at Boston
has:
- dock, dockage, docking facility - landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out
- landing, landing place - structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
- anchorage, anchorage ground - place for vessels to anchor
is a part of: seafront - the waterfront of a seaside town

same as: harbour, haven, seaport
A place of refuge and comfort and security (synset 103497351)
is a type of: asylum, refuge, sanctuary - a shelter from danger or hardship

same as: harbour

Verb

Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) (synset 201777051)
"bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"

is a type of: experience, feel - undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

same as: entertain, harbour, hold, nurse
Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) (synset 202662285)
is a type of: shelter - provide shelter for

same as: harbour
Keep in one's possession;
Of animals (synset 202355061)
is a type of: hold on, keep - retain possession of

same as: harbour
Hold back a thought or feeling about (synset 202153034)
"She is harboring a grudge against him"

is a type of: conceal, hide - prevent from being seen or discovered

same as: harbour, shield