hamn — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
hamn is used for these senses in English:
- harbor (countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
- haven (literal, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
- port (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
- port A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
- port An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
- port (bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
- port (transitive, military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lies diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
harbor — full definition
- noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.
haven — full definition
- noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
- noun A harbour or sheltered stretch of water where ships can safely anchor.