Harbour vs. Quay

Harbour vs. Quay — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Harbour and Quay

Harbournoun

standard spelling of harbor|from=Commonwealth

Quaynoun

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

Harbourverb

standard spelling of harbor|from=Commonwealth

The docks, which once harboured tall ships, now harbour only petty thieves.That scientist harbours the belief that God created humans.

Harbournoun

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

Harbournoun

a place of refuge and comfort and security

Harbourverb

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

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Harbourverb

keep in one's possession; of animals

Harbourverb

hold back a thought or feeling about;

She is harboring a grudge against him

Harbourverb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);

bear a grudgeentertain interesting notionsharbor a resentment