harbour

harbour
har|bour1 BrE harbor AmE [ˈha:bə US ˈha:rbər] n
an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it
as they sailed into Portsmouth Harbour
harbour 2
harbour2 BrE harbor AmE v [T]
1.) to keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time
I think he's harbouring some sort of grudge against me.
She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey.
2.) to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous
Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs.
3.) to protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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