HARBOUR


Meaning of HARBOUR in English

I. noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

harbour a grudge (= to have a grudge for a long time )

He was the sort of person to harbour a grudge for years.

harbour master

harbour resentment (= continue to feel it )

You obviously harbour some resentment against your ex-boyfriend.

nurse/harbour/cherish an ambition (= have it for a long time, especially secretly )

He had nursed an ambition to become a writer for many years.

the harbour entrance British English , the harbor entrance American English

We watched as the ferry approached the harbour entrance.

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADJECTIVE

natural

A natural harbour , set between two rocky headlands, forms a centre point from which narrow streets wind uphill.

The path leads to Boscastle with its natural harbour - the only secure one on the rugged coastline between Padstow and Bude.

I've often taken a board and gone sailing in Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world.

For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour .

Observed by a colony of seals, we landed in a natural sheltered harbour .

It is now more than four weeks since the whales were sighted in the enclosed natural harbour .

■ NOUN

master

Finnan knew the harbour master well, and found a berth for the flatboat.

Yanto's father had got hell from the harbour master and Yanto had got hell from his old man.

The harbour master at Million Cove said we must pay the £2 each to the National Trust.

The Chichester harbour master was fed up with waving.

■ VERB

walk

No, Sabine Jourdain fell among thieves while she was walking through the harbour .

An empty apartment within walking distance of the harbour was found for us where we could cook and sleep and wash.

I saw her walking through the harbour and I followed.

Ten minutes walk from the harbour are shingle beaches with safe swimming, pedalo hire and a windsurfing school for the energetic.

I walked about the harbour , making up my mind what to do.

As I walked away from the harbour I looked at my watch.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

About 7,000 yachts had been in the harbour for days to get the best view.

For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour .

Large numbers of nuclear-powered submarines are laid up at a harbour near Murmansk.

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

My brothers and sisters knew my dad could harbour a grudge , but not like this.

Harrison was a man who loved to harbour a grudge .

resentment

The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

Between 30 and 50% of people in western countries harbour methanogenic bacteria in their colons.

But as I studied him any aggressive feelings I may have harboured evaporated quickly.

Every available stretch of water - be it river, sea or reservoir - is likely to harbour a sailing club.

I abandoned the garden, which harboured the non-existent toad.

It appeared isolated, withdrawn, harbouring something which, if revealed, might shock and frighten its neighbours.

It is especially good for people with allergies as it doesn't harbour dust.

The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.

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