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What Does Harbor Mean?

Verb

  • To keep or hold something in a safe place.
  • To provide a safe place for someone or something.

Noun

  • A place on the coast where ships can stay safe from the sea.
  • A shelter or safe place for something.

Harbor — Full Explanation

A harbor is a place near the sea or a lake where boats can come in and stay safe. It's where they can rest and get ready to go again.

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Harbor Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
हैबर (Haibar)

Haibar

नौका घर (Nauka Ghar)

Nauka Ghar

बंदरगाह (Bandargah)

Bandargah

kannada
ಹಾರ್ಬರ್ (haarbhar)

haarbhar

ಬಂಡವಾಳ (bandavaala)

bandavaala

ನಾವು (naale)

naale

bengali
হারবার (harbar)

harbar

বন্দর (bondor)

bondor

নৌকা ঘাট (nouka ghat)

nouka ghat

spanish
puerto

pwer-to

bahía

ba-hee-a

puerto

pwer-to

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harbor

What does 'harbor' mean?
A harbor is a safe place by the water where boats and ships can dock or rest.
How do you pronounce 'harbor'?
You say 'harbor' like this: HAR-bur.
What is the origin of the word 'harbor'?
The word 'harbor' comes from the Old English word 'herebeorg', which means shelter or refuge.
What is the meaning of 'harbor' in Spanish?
The word 'harbor' in Spanish is 'puerto' (puerto).