Harbour

usgb/ˈhɑːrbər/
noun

A place on the coast where ships can be safe from the sea.

The ship was docked in the harbour.
Visual representation of "harbour" - A place on the coast where ships can be safe from the sea

Often appears as...

  • safe harbour
  • harbour master
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Shelter for Ships

A harbour offers protection for ships against the sea, providing a safe place to anchor.

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Sailors seek the harbour when a storm approaches.
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Not Always Natural

Harbours can be natural bays or spaces created by people for watercraft.

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They built a breakwater to create a new harbour.
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