"harbor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈhɑ:bə/ [UK], /ˈhɑrbər/ [US] Audio: en-us-harbor.ogg [US] Forms: harbor [singular], harbors [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A harbor is some water in a curve of land where it's safe for boats because there are no big waves.
    Sense id: simple-harbor-en-noun-oHWusmW8

Verb [English]

IPA: /ˈhɑ:bə/ [UK], /ˈhɑrbər/ [US] Audio: en-us-harbor.ogg [US] Forms: harbor [canonical], harbors [third-person, singular], harbored [past], harbored [past, participle], harboring [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To provide a harbor or safe place for something or someone.
    Sense id: simple-harbor-en-verb-NNqWL9Wb
  2. To take refuge or shelter somewhere.
    Sense id: simple-harbor-en-verb-Vn67V~GN Categories (other): Verbs
  3. To hold onto an idea.
    Sense id: simple-harbor-en-verb-HBohKNeO
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