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coaling station vs harbour

harbour vs coaling station

coaling station and harbour both are nouns.

coaling station is not a verb while harbour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coaling station Yes No No No
harbour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, harbour is a hypernym of coaling station; that is, harbour is a word with a broader meaning than coaling station:
  • coaling station: a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal
  • harbour: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
Other hypernyms of coaling station include harbor, haven, seaport.
coaling station (noun) harbour (noun)
a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal a place of refuge and comfort and security
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
coaling station (verb) harbour (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
hold back a thought or feeling about
keep in one's possession; of animals
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
Difference between coaling station and harbour

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