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harbor: see port port, a natural or artificial harbor and its terminal facilities for the transfer of goods and passengers to or from waterborne means of transport. Port cities are located on oceans, lakes, rivers, and canals in places where access to the hinterland provides a large ..... Click the link for more information. . harbour (US), harbor a sheltered port harbor [′här·bər] (geography) Any body of water of sufficient depth for ships to enter and find shelter from storms or other natural phenomena. Also known as port. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A Sag Harbor ship visited his father's bay, and Queequeg sought a passage to Christian lands. When it had come to within half a mile of the anchorage of the Ithaca, and was about to enter the mouth of the harbor Sing Lee's eyes chanced to fall upon it. The Dolphin then inquired if he knew the Piraeus (the famous harbor of Athens). |
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