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port of call vs harbour

harbour vs port of call

port of call and harbour both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
port of call Yes No No No
harbour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, harbour is a hypernym of port of call; that is, harbour is a word with a broader meaning than port of call:
  • port of call: any port where a ship stops except its home port
  • harbour: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
Other hypernyms of port of call include harbor, haven, seaport.
port of call (noun) harbour (noun)
any port where a ship stops except its home port a place of refuge and comfort and security
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
port of call (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 port of call and harbour

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