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harbour vs port of call

port of call vs harbour

harbour and port of call both are nouns.

harbour is a verb but port of call is not a verb.

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

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