PORT

/pɔːt/ ► audio Scrabble 6 Words With Friends 7

Definition

  1. adjective located on the left side of a ship or aircraft. — synonyms: larboard
  2. verb put or turn on the left side, of a ship.
  3. verb bring to port.
  4. verb land at or reach a port.
  5. verb turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship.
  6. verb carry, bear, convey, or bring.
  7. verb carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons.
  8. verb drink port.
  9. verb modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform.
  10. noun a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country.
  11. noun sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal. — synonyms: port_wine
  12. noun an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through. — synonyms: embrasure, porthole
  13. noun the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose. — synonyms: larboard
  14. noun (computer science) 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). — synonyms: interface

Examples

  • “Each eight has four ports and four starboards.”
  • “Port your helm!”
  • “on the port side”

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