![harbor [hahr-ber] Synonyms Examples Word Origin noun 1. a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents. 2. such a body of water having docks or port facilities. 3. any place of shelter or refuge: The old inn was a harbor for tired travelers.](https://www.larmuseau.com/welcome/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/61-1024x682.jpg)
[hahr-ber]
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noun
1.
a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
2.
such a body of water having docks or port facilities.
3.
any place of shelter or refuge:
The old inn was a harbor for tired travelers.