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A harbor is a place providing shelter or safety or a protected area in the water where boats anchor. (noun)

  1. An example of harbor is a home for abused women.
  2. An example of harbor is a port where someone can tie up their boat.

Harbor means to hide, protect or cling to. (verb)

  1. An example of harbor is hiding a person wanted by the police.
  2. An example of harbor is to hold onto the causes of an old family feud.

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