an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter

to hide and protect somebody who is hiding from the police

to keep feelings or thoughts, especially negative ones, in your mind for a long time

The arsonist may harbour a grudge against the company.

She began to harbour doubts about the decision.

He still harbours ambitions of playing professional soccer.

He still harboured doubts about her honesty.

to contain something and allow it to develop

Your dishcloth can harbour many germs.

These woodlands once harboured a colony of red deer.

The Fife coast harbours many insects which are rare elsewhere in Britain.

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