Pearl Harbor

/ˌˈpʌrl ˌhɑrbər/
/pəl ˈhɑbə/
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Definitions of Pearl Harbor
  1. noun
    a harbor on Oahu to the west of Honolulu; location of a United States naval base that was attacked by the Japanese on 7 Dec 1941
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    harbor, harbour, haven, seaport
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
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