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harbor vs coaling station

coaling station vs harbor

harbor and coaling station both are nouns.

harbor is a verb but coaling station is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbor Yes No Yes No
coaling station Yes No No No
As nouns, coaling station is a hyponym of harbor; that is, coaling station is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than harbor:
  • harbor: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  • coaling station: a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal
Other hyponyms of harbor include port of call.
harbor (noun) coaling station (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security a seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harbor (verb) coaling station (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 harbor and coaling station

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