Harbour

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrbər/

Harbour (noun)

  1. A place on the coast where ships can stay safely.
  2. A place that provides protection or safety from danger.

Examples

  • The boat found a harbour during the storm.
  • The trees provided a harbour from the wind.

Common collocations: fishing harbour, busy harbour, safe harbour, temporary harbour, harbour a secret

Harbour (verb)

  1. To provide a safe place for someone or something.

Examples

  • They decided to harbour the injured bird until it recovered.
  • The shelter will harbour the animals during the storm.