I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
harbour a grudge (= to have a grudge for a long time )
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He was the sort of person to harbour a grudge for years.
harbour master
harbour resentment (= continue to feel it )
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You obviously harbour some resentment against your ex-boyfriend.
nurse/harbour/cherish an ambition (= have it for a long time, especially secretly )
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He had nursed an ambition to become a writer for many years.
the harbour entrance British English , the harbor entrance American English
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We watched as the ferry approached the harbour entrance.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
natural
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A natural harbour , set between two rocky headlands, forms a centre point from which narrow streets wind uphill.
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The path leads to Boscastle with its natural harbour - the only secure one on the rugged coastline between Padstow and Bude.
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I've often taken a board and gone sailing in Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.
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For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour .
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Observed by a colony of seals, we landed in a natural sheltered harbour .
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It is now more than four weeks since the whales were sighted in the enclosed natural harbour .
■ NOUN
master
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Finnan knew the harbour master well, and found a berth for the flatboat.
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Yanto's father had got hell from the harbour master and Yanto had got hell from his old man.
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The harbour master at Million Cove said we must pay the £2 each to the National Trust.
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The Chichester harbour master was fed up with waving.
■ VERB
walk
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No, Sabine Jourdain fell among thieves while she was walking through the harbour .
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An empty apartment within walking distance of the harbour was found for us where we could cook and sleep and wash.
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I saw her walking through the harbour and I followed.
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Ten minutes walk from the harbour are shingle beaches with safe swimming, pedalo hire and a windsurfing school for the energetic.
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I walked about the harbour , making up my mind what to do.
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As I walked away from the harbour I looked at my watch.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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About 7,000 yachts had been in the harbour for days to get the best view.
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For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour .
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Large numbers of nuclear-powered submarines are laid up at a harbour near Murmansk.
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There are also some interesting old buildings to see around the Shore and at the old-world fishing harbour of Newhaven.
II. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
grudge
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My brothers and sisters knew my dad could harbour a grudge , but not like this.
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Harrison was a man who loved to harbour a grudge .
resentment
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The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Between 30 and 50% of people in western countries harbour methanogenic bacteria in their colons.
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But as I studied him any aggressive feelings I may have harboured evaporated quickly.
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Every available stretch of water - be it river, sea or reservoir - is likely to harbour a sailing club.
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I abandoned the garden, which harboured the non-existent toad.
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It appeared isolated, withdrawn, harbouring something which, if revealed, might shock and frighten its neighbours.
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It is especially good for people with allergies as it doesn't harbour dust.
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The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.