port
port /ˈpɔrt/
adjective
-
Located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
(
larboard
, port
)
located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
noun
-
(
)
A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
(
port
)
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
The ship docked at the port and the passengers disembarked to explore the city
The ship docked at the port and the passengers disembarked to explore the city
-
()
The left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
(
larboard
, port
)
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
-
()
An opening (in a wall, ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
(
embrasure
, porthole
, port
)
an opening (in a wall, ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
-
()
Sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
(
port wine
, port
)
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
A glass of port wine is often savored after a meal as a digestif.
A glass of port wine is often savored after a meal as a digestif.
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(computing) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
(
interface
, port
)
(computing) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
I use a USB port to connect my printer to my computer
I use a USB port to connect my printer to my computer
verb
-
Modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
(
port
)
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
-
Drink port
(
port
)
drink port
We were porting all in the club after dinner
We were porting all in the club after dinner
-
Carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
(
port
)
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
Port a rifle
port a rifle
-
Carry, bear, convey, or bring
(
port
)
carry, bear, convey, or bring
The small canoe could be ported easily
The small canoe could be ported easily
-
Turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
(
port
)
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
The big ship was slowly porting
The big ship was slowly porting
-
Land at or reach a port
(
port
)
land at or reach a port
The ship finally ported
The ship finally ported
-
Bring to port
(
port
)
bring to port
The captain ported the ship at night
the captain ported the ship at night
-
Put or turn on the left side, of a ship
(
port
)
put or turn on the left side, of a ship
Port the helm
port the helm
