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harbor
Noun
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A harbor is some water in a curve of land where it's safe for boats because there are no big waves.
A ship in the harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are for.
harbor
Verb
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To provide a harbor or safe place for something or someone.
The old docks once harbored all kinds of ships, but they have been closed for years now.
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To take refuge or shelter somewhere.
The ships harbor in the bay during the winter months.
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To hold onto an idea.
Sam has harbored resentment against Joe since Joe got the job they both applied for.
boom
Noun
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A boom is the sound that is made from an explosion.
The boom of that volcano hurt my ears.
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A boom can also be any movable pole; in sailing, it is a pole that comes from the bottom of a sail.
boom
Verb
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To boom is to make a loud sound.