harboring

Definition of harboring in English English dictionary: present participle of harbor
harbor: To provide a harbor or safe place for
The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves.
harbor: To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water
The fleet harbored in the south.
harbor: To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind
She harbors a conviction that her husband has a secret, criminal past.
harbor: A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter
harbor: {n} a port, shelter, lodging
harbor: an ill thought
harbor: To lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor
harbor: {i} sheltered section of water where ships anchor, port, anchorage; refuge, sanctuary, haven, place of shelter
harbor: A sheltered area of water where ships anchor
harbor: {f} give shelter to, protect; take shelter; hide, conceal; hold a thought or feeling in the mind
harbor: keep in one's possession; of animals
harbor: A lodging place; an inn
harbor: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
harbor: a place of refuge and comfort and security maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
harbor: A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may dock or anchor, especially for loading and unloading
harbor: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harbor: a place where ships can dock
harbor: A small bay or a sheltered part of a sea, lake, or other large body of water, usually well protected either naturally or artificially against high waves and strong currents, and deep enough to provide safe anchorage for ships; esp such a place in which port facilities are furnished (Bates & Jackson 1987)
harbor: A water area nearly surrounded by land, SEAWALLS, BREAKWATERS, or artificial DIKES, forming a safe anchorage for ships
harbor: A portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven
harbor: a deep body of water where ships can anchor
harbor: secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
harbor: A safe anchorage, protected from most storms; may be natural or manmade, with breakwaters and jetties; a place for docking and loading
harbor: A naturally or artificially protected area where ships dock
harbor: To afford lodging to; to entertain as a guest; to shelter; to receive; to give a refuge to; to indulge or cherish a thought or feeling, esp
harbor: Any place of shelter
harbor: To hold or persistently entertain in ones thoughts or mind
harbor: a place of refuge and comfort and security
harbor: The mansion of a heavenly body
harbor: hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
harbor: keep in one's possession; of animals secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
harbor: A mixing box for materials
harbor: Specif