harbour

I UK [ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)] / US [ˈhɑrbər] noun [countable]
Word forms "harbour":
singular harbour plural harbours
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a) an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbour where passengers and goods can be taken on and off

Folkestone harbour

a splendid natural harbour

The wind kept us in harbour until the following afternoon.

b) [countable/uncountable] used for referring to a place or situation that provides safety or protection

II UK [ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)] / US [ˈhɑrbər] verb [transitive]
Word forms "harbour":
present tense I/you/we/they harbour he/she/it harbours present participle harbouring past tense harboured past participle harboured

1) to keep a particular thought or feeling in your mind for a long time

The opposition accused him of harbouring secret plans to take the country to war.

He still harboured doubts about her real intentions.

harbour a grudge/fear/suspicion

2) to protect someone who has done something wrong

They accused several countries of harbouring terrorists.

3) if a person harbours an illness or infection, they have it