harborage

/hɑrbəˈrɑːʒ/ or /hɑrbɔˈrɑːʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a place of refuge or shelter, especially for animals or ships

“The small island served as a harborage for the exhausted sailors during the storm.”

2. noun

a place where something is protected or preserved

“The forest provided a natural harborage for the rare species of birds.”

Synonyms

  • refuge
  • sanctuary
  • shelter

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • hazard