harbor

Meanings

• noun

  A sheltered bay or inlet of a body of water where ships can take refuge from storms or rough seas.

  - "The harbor was filled with ships waiting for the storm to pass."
  - "The lighthouse at the entrance of the harbor guided sailors safely to shore."

• verb

  To shelter or protect, especially by keeping in a safe place.

  - "The city government decided to harbor the refugees during the conflict."
  - "My parents always harbored dreams of traveling the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɑɹbɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈhɑɹbɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harbor
labor , quarrel , patter , matter

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Variants

List of all variants of harbor that leads to same result
harbor , harborful , harborfuls , harborless , harbors , harbored , harborer , harborers , harboring , harbor seal , harbor seals , Pearl Harbor , Pearl Harbors , Apra Harbor , Bar Harbor , Charlotte Harbor , Grays Harbor , Indiana Harbor

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Etymology

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Old English hāfur 'shelter, protection, harbor', related to hāford 'refuge, shelter' and hēafod 'chief, head'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest natural harbor in the world is Macquarie Harbor in Tasmania, Australia.

2. The term 'harbor' comes from the Old English word 'hāfur', meaning 'shelter, protection'.

3. The first European settlement in North America, St. Augustine, Florida, was established as a harbor in 1565.

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Related Concepts

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1. Port: A harbor or terminal for loading and unloading cargo or passengers from ships.

2. Marina: A harbor with moorings or slips for boats.

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Culture

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Harbors have been significant throughout history as centers of commerce and trade, as well as military strategic points. Many famous harbors, such as the one in Marseille, France, have rich cultural histories and are popular tourist destinations.

How to Memorize "harbor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of water with a calm, sheltered area where ships can safely dock. Visualize the boats anchored, the people working on the docks, and the activity of the harbor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harbor' with the idea of protection and shelter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Harbor: Huge Area for Boats, Offering Refuge'.

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