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harbor in Malay

pelabuhan

/ˈhɑːbə//ˈhɑɹbɚ/

harbor in Malay: pelabuhan. In English, harbor means any place of shelter.

Malay words for harbor

for ships
pelabuhan

English meaning of harbor

  1. noun Any place of shelter.
  2. noun A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
  3. noun A mixing box for materials.
  4. noun A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.

Full definition of harbor

harbor in a sentence

  • The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves.
  • The docks, which once harbored tall ships, now harbor only petty thieves.
  • The fleet harbored in the south.

harbor in other languages

Questions about harbor in Malay

What is the meaning of harbor in Malay?
Harbor in Malay is pelabuhan.
Apakah maksud harbor dalam bahasa Melayu?
Harbor: pelabuhan.
What does harbor mean in English?
Harbor means any place of shelter.

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