HARBOUR - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a place of refuge and comfort and security

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

Example: bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions; harbor a resentment

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

hold back a thought or feeling about

Example: She is harboring a grudge against him

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

keep in one's possession

Example: of animals

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)