harbor vs shelter

harbor

noun
  • Any place of shelter. 

  • A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading. 

  • A mixing box for materials. 

  • A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing, since adventurers come into it as well as go out, and the life in it grows strong, because it takes something from the world, and has something to give in return - Sarah Orne Jewett 

verb
  • To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water. 

  • To drive (a hunted stag) to covert. 

  • To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind. 

  • To provide a harbor or safe place for. 

shelter

noun
  • A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something. 

  • An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women, etc. 

verb
  • To take cover. 

  • To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect. 

How often have the words harbor and shelter occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )