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Term: Harbourage

noun

sense: 1

Refers to a place or structure that provides shelter or sanctuary for living organisms, especially animals.

Example sentence: The dense vegetation along the riverbank serves as excellent harbourage for a variety of bird species.

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sense: 2

Can also denote the act of providing shelter or refuge.

Example sentence: The kind-hearted individual offered harbourage to the stray cat during the stormy night.

sense: 3

In relation to pests, it refers to any area or objects that offer suitable conditions for their survival, especially for breeding or nesting.

Example sentence: The cluttered basement became an ideal harbourage for mice.

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Term: Harbourage

verb

sense: 1

To provide shelter or refuge for something or someone.

Example sentence: The cozy cabin harbourages weary travelers as they escape the cold winter nights.

Term: Harbourage

adjective

Describing something that relates to or indicates a place of shelter or refuge.

Example sentence: The small, hidden cave served as a harbourage for the fugitives.