harbouring

UK
/ˈhɑːbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɑrbərɪŋ/
harbouringnoun
harbourings
pl
Translations
The criminal was found guilty of harbouring fugitives.
Преступник был признан виновным в укрытии беглецов.
The old mansion served as a harbouring for stray animals.
Старый особняк служил приютом для бездомных животных.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act of providing shelter or refuge to someone or something.
The harbouring of fugitives is considered a serious offense under the law.
The act of keeping a thought or feeling, especially a negative one, in one's mind.
Her harbouring of resentment eventually damaged their friendship.
harbouringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhɑː.bər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɑːr.bɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides shelter or conceals.
Definitions
Offering shelter or refuge; concealing.
The harbouring villagers refused to betray the outsiders.
harbourverb

harbouring

Gerund

harboured
Past Simple
harboured
Past Participle
harbouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑːbə/
US
/ˈhɑrbər/
Translations
He was accused of harbouring a fugitive.
Его обвинили в том, что он укрывал беглеца.
She harboured doubts about his sincerity.
Она таила сомнения в его искренности.
Additional translations
Definitions
To give shelter or refuge to someone or something.
The small village harboured the refugees during the conflict.
To keep a thought or feeling, typically a negative one, in one's mind secretly.
She harboured resentment towards her colleague for the promotion she didn't get.
To maintain or hold a belief or idea.
He harboured hopes of becoming a successful author one day.
To contain or be infected with (a pathogen, parasite, etc.).
Many wild birds harbour the virus without showing any symptoms.
harbournoun
Definitions
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
The ship finally reached the harbour after a long journey across the ocean.
A place of refuge or safety.
The small village served as a harbour for those seeking to escape the conflict.
harbouradjective
Definitions
Relating to or situated in a harbour.
Harbour regulations require all vessels to reduce speed when approaching the docks.