harbor; sheltered bay; metaphor for safe haven
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
harbor; sheltered bay; port
Refers specifically to a coastal body of water sheltered from waves and wind, often with man-made structures like breakwaters, used for the safe anchorage and loading/unloading of ships.
This small fishing village has a natural harbor.
The ocean-going freighter is slowly sailing into the harbor.
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The sheltering conditions of this harbor are excellent.
All the fishing boats returned to the harbor before the typhoon hit.
noun
safe haven; refuge; sanctuary
literaryUsed metaphorically to describe a place, relationship, or state of mind that provides safety, comfort, and protection from the troubles of the outside world.
Home is forever the warmest haven in the heart of a wanderer.
Books are a sanctuary for his soul.
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In the care of friends, I found an emotional refuge.