Harbor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Large cargo ships frequent the harbor, taking on goods such as grains and machinery.
- The harbor is home to many yachts and sailboats during the summer months.
- A dredging operation has been undertaken to deepen the harbor and allow larger vessels to dock.
- The city's main harbor is located on the eastern side of the city, near the central business district.
- After a long voyage, the tanker ship finally entered the harbor to offload its cargo of crude oil.
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Meaning 2
A place of refuge and comfort and security.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.