The meaning of Harbour

verb

(of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.

Usage examples:

The cottages accommodate up to six people

verb

To provide space or a place for a group

Usage examples:

The new dormitory will be able to accommodate an additional 200 students., we certainly try to acco…

verb

To have or provide the space that someone or something needs

Usage examples:

The centre can accommodate up to 220 students., the airport simply doesn't have enough room to acco…

noun

An area off the coast which is suitable for a ship to anchor.

Usage examples:

Nato navies need to ensure they can deploy safely from home ports, on passage to operating areas, a…

proper noun

The largest city in alaska, a seaport on an inlet of the pacific ocean; population 279,243 (est. 2008).

verb

Carry the weight of; support.

Usage examples:

The bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their …

noun

A large, heavy mammal that walks on the soles of its feet, having thick fur and a very short tail. bears are related to the dog family but most species are omnivorous.

Usage examples:

Recent dna analysis indicates that giant pandas are more closely related to bears and red pandas ar…

noun

Be pregnant with

noun

A place, especially a civilian's house, where soldiers are lodged temporarily.

Usage examples:

The sergeant gave them leave to rest while officers went in search of billets

verb

Lodge (soldiers) in a particular place, especially a civilian's house.

Usage examples:

Most of the army was billeted within the town

noun

A thick piece of wood.

Usage examples:

Tucker refused the original proposal to buy the european company's bats, instead working out a deal…

noun

An enclosed area of land where boats are built or stored.

Usage examples:

Pollution from marinas and boatyards and the impact on marine ecosystems from yachting infrastructu…

noun

A place where boats are made, kept, or repaired

verb

Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

Usage examples:

He needed a woman he could cherish

verb

To keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure

Usage examples:

We cherish the many memories we have of our dear mother.

verb

Not allow to be seen; hide.

Usage examples:

A line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea

verb

To prevent something from being seen or known about; to hide something

Usage examples:

He made no attempt to conceal his satisfaction.

verb

To not tell somebody about something that they have the right to know about

Usage examples:

Do not conceal health problems from a prospective insurer.

noun

An enclosed area of water in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships.

Usage examples:

The boat nosed up to a dock

verb

(of a ship) come into a dock and tie up at a wharf.

Usage examples:

The ship docked at southampton

noun

The solid bony or fleshy part of an animal's tail, excluding the hair.

Usage examples:

Jason grabbed the towels and spread them at the dog's tail and dock.

noun

An area with docks and equipment for repairing and maintaining ships.

Usage examples:

When henry viii founded a dockyard for building ships in deptford, the area became renowned across …

verb

Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

A tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd

verb

To keep a person or a group of people interested or amused

Usage examples:

[ i ] children’s games and books seek to teach and entertain at the same time., [ t ] kerry and bil…

verb

To take customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

Usage examples:

Employees can use their expense accounts for entertaining a client.

verb

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Usage examples:

The teacher's task is to foster learning

combining form

Denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering.

Usage examples:

Foster-parent

noun

A harbour or other place of shelter.

Usage examples:

Cockroaches were released with a male to female ratio of 1: 1 and allowed to acclimatize for 2 to 2…

noun

A place of safety or refuge.

Usage examples:

A haven for wildlife

noun

A safe or peaceful place

noun

A safe place, especially a country where you can keep your money protected

Usage examples:

The island's tax regulations are so lax that it has become a haven for owners of offshore companies.

verb

Put or keep out of sight.

Usage examples:

He hid the money in the house

noun

A camouflaged shelter used to observe wildlife at close quarters.

Usage examples:

We expect the camera crew to sit patiently in a camouflaged hide, waiting for the wildlife to wande…

noun

The skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed.

Usage examples:

We'll skin them right here and preserve their hides

noun

A landing place or small port for ships or boats.

Usage examples:

Fourteen foreign ships, laden with fish, arrived at billingsgate, which ships should have arrived a…

phrasal verb

To continue doing something or staying somewhere although it is difficult or unpleasant to do so

Usage examples:

Hold on and i’ll go and get some help.

noun

A building for human habitation, especially one that consists of a ground floor and one or more upper storeys.

Usage examples:

My wife and i are moving to a new house

verb

Old-fashioned term for bingo.

A dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family

noun

A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.

Usage examples:

Ben jumped ashore and tied the rowboat up to the small wooden jetty

noun

A small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, occupied by a gatekeeper, gardener, or other employee.

Usage examples:

The house, the entrance lodge and garden of just over an acre comprise lot one.

verb

Present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities.

Usage examples:

He has 28 days in which to lodge an appeal

verb

To become fixed or cause something to become fixed in a place or position

Usage examples:

[ i ] a fish bone had lodged in her throat., [ t ] the explosion lodged some metal fragments in his…

verb

Cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Usage examples:

The need to maintain close links between industry and schools

verb

Keep in a certain state, position, or activity

verb

To continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less

Usage examples:

Despite living in different states, the two families have maintained a close friendship., you have …

noun

A specially designed harbour with moorings for pleasure yachts and small boats.

Usage examples:

The marina harbours ships and yachts of the high and mighty as well as modest ones for the common m…

noun

A small port that is designed for small pleasure boats

Usage examples:

Our sailboat is docked at the marina.

noun

The action of mooring a boat or ship to the shore or to an anchor.

Usage examples:

Regulations prohibiting the long-term moorage of vessels

noun

A place where a boat or ship is moored.

Usage examples:

They tied up at water gypsy's permanent moorings

verb

Make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.

Usage examples:

Twenty or so fishing boats were moored to the pierside

noun

A place to tie a boat, ship, or aircraft

noun

A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

Usage examples:

A team of doctors and nurses

verb

Give medical and other attention to (a sick person).

Usage examples:

He was gradually nursed back to health

noun

A greyish australian shark of shallow inshore waters.

Usage examples:

Here a grey nurse shark gets among the baitfish.

verb

Care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.

Usage examples:

Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family

noun

The action or process of nurturing someone or something.

Usage examples:

The nurture of children

noun

A platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea, typically incorporating entertainment arcades and places to eat.

Usage examples:

The pier was the fourth longest in the country at 562 feet, with a large saloon and concert hall at…

noun

A structure built out over the water on posts, along which boats can land

Usage examples:

A fishing pier

noun

A town or city with a harbour or access to navigable water where ships load or unload.

Usage examples:

The french port of toulon

noun

A strong, sweet dark red (occasionally brown or white) fortified wine, originally from portugal, typically drunk as a dessert wine.

Usage examples:

They settled down to a final glass of port

verb

Turn (a ship or its helm) to port.

Usage examples:

The yacht immediately raised all sail and ported her helm

verb

Have as belonging to one; own.

Usage examples:

I do not possess a television set

verb

To have or own something, or to have a particular quality

Usage examples:

Those states are the countries that possess nuclear weapons., she possesses the unusual talent of k…

verb

To have or own something

Usage examples:

More than five million german households possess exercise equipment., these bonds possess many favo…

verb

Keep safe from harm or injury.

Usage examples:

He tried to protect kelly from the attack

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb

To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

Usage examples:

He says he was protecting his home and family., a citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas.

noun

A stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Usage examples:

It is a source of pride to see the celtic explorer alongside the quay in her home port of galway.

verb

Continue to have (something); keep possession of.

Usage examples:

Built in 1830, the house retains many of its original features

verb

To keep or continue to have something

Usage examples:

Francis retained control of the company., his capacity to retain (= remember) facts was as keen as …

verb

To keep or continue to have something, especially a position or money, or control of something

Usage examples:

Salespeople have developed novel ways to use the web to reach or retain customers., you retain the …

noun

A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use.

Usage examples:

A country road

noun

A route for traveling between places by vehicle, esp. one that has been specially surfaced and made flat

Usage examples:

[ c ] a gravel/dirt/paved road, [ u ] 82 mill road

noun

Another term for road (sense 3).

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Usage examples:

Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

Usage examples:

The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

Usage examples:

[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.

Usage examples:

Patrick whipped out his new shield and the shield defended against the blow.

verb

Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

Usage examples:

He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare

verb

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

noun

A slope built leading down into water, used for launching and landing boats and ships or for building and repairing them.

Usage examples:

Other suggestions included a facility for boat repair, a slipway, more car parking in the area and …

noun

A sloping track used to move boats into or out of the water

phrasal verb

Provide with shelter

verb

To move something or someone from one place to another

Usage examples:

Please, take me with you!, it may rain, so take your umbrella., the suitcases were taken to madrid …

verb

To subtract one number or amount from another

Usage examples:

Take sth from sth you'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax., take sth/sb off (st…

noun

A part of a town that borders the sea or a lake or river.

Usage examples:

Liverpool's waterfront

noun

A part of a town next to an area of water such as a lake, a river, or the ocean

noun

A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.

Usage examples:

In an interview, clifford palacio said that employment included work in the fields and also on whar…

noun

A raised, level structure built beside the edge of the sea or a river, where ships can be tied and goods unloaded

noun

An area in a port where goods are taken off and put on ships

Usage examples:

At the end of the wharf, the cargo was waiting for an outbound freighter to take it to quebec city.…