harbor :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels; "the ship went aground in the channel"

gulf

n. an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

lagoon, laguna, lagune

n. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

safety, refuge

n. a safe place; "He ran to safety"

retreat

n. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

chancel, sanctuary, bema

n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

shelter

n. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

haven, oasis

n. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

hideaway, retreat

n. an area where you can be alone

strait, sound

n. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

waterway

n. a navigable body of water

bay

n. a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay"

have, have got, hold

v. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"

nourish, nurture, sustain

v. provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

cloak

v. cover with or as if with a cloak; "cloaked monks"

please

v. give satisfaction; "The waiters around her aim to please"

cheer, hearten, recreate, embolden

v. give encouragement to

cheer, cheer up, chirk up

v. become cheerful

exult, walk on air, be on cloud nine, jump for joy

v. feel extreme happiness or elation