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inner harbor [¦in·ər ′här·bər]

(geography)

The part of a harbor more remote from the sea, as contrasted with the outer harbor; this expression is normally used only in a harbor that is clearly divided into parts, by a narrow passageway or artificial structure; the inner harbor generally has additional protection and is often the principal berthing area.

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The vessel was safely moored in the inner harbor, and the sailing-master was waiting to receive my husband's orders on board.

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They towed us back to the inner harbor, and we be- came a fixture, a feature, an institution of the place.

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