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harbor

/ˈhɑːbə/ /ˈhɑɹbɚ/

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noun

Hafen, Schutz

Any place of shelter.

Examples :

"The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves."

Die Nachbarschaft ist ein bekannter Schutzort für Kleinkriminelle.

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Hafen

A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

Examples :

"The fishing boats anchored safely in the harbor. "

Die Fischerboote ankerten sicher im Hafen.

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noun

Mischkasten

(glassworking) A mixing box for materials.

Examples :

"The glassblower used the harbor to mix the powdered glass and flux before starting the next piece. "

Der Glasbläser benutzte den Mischkasten, um das Glaspulver und den Flussmittel vor Beginn des nächsten Stücks zu mischen.

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noun

Haus des Tierkreises

A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.

Examples :

"In astrology, the Sun's current harbor is Leo. "

In der Astrologie ist das aktuelle Haus der Sonne der Löwe.

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noun

Hafen, Zuflucht

Shelter, refuge.

Examples :

"The small park behind the school served as a harbor for tired students during their lunch break. "

Der kleine Park hinter der Schule diente den müden Schülern während ihrer Mittagspause als Zuflucht.

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verb

Schützen, beherbergen

To provide a harbor or safe place for.

Examples :

"The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves."

Die Docks, die einst hohe Schiffe beherbergten, beherbergen jetzt nur noch Kleinkriminelle.

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verb

Schutz bieten, beherbergen

To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.

Examples :

"The fleet harbored in the south."

Die Flotte suchte im Süden Schutz.

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verb

Verstecken, schützen

To drive (a hunted stag) to covert.

Examples :

"The hunters successfully harbored the stag into the dense thicket. "

Die Jäger versteckten den Hirsch erfolgreich in dem dichten Dickicht.

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verb

Hege, hegen, in Gedanken festhalten

To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

Examples :

"She harbors a conviction that her husband has a secret, criminal past."

Sie hegt die Überzeugung, dass ihr Mann eine geheime, kriminelle Vergangenheit hat.

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