noun
- Small harbors or anchorages located outside or away from a main harbor; secondary ports used for overflow or auxiliary purposes.
Usage: nautical; chiefly British spelling; plural form
Examples
- The main harbor was congested, so several ships were directed to the outharbours.
- During storm season, smaller vessels sought refuge in the outharbours along the coast.
- The port authority expanded the outharbours to accommodate increased maritime traffic.
- Fishing boats often use the outharbours when the primary harbor reaches capacity.