PORT
Scrabble letter values: P3O1R1T1 = 6
Definition
- adjective located on the left side of a ship or aircraft. — synonyms: larboard
- verb put or turn on the left side, of a ship.
- verb bring to port.
- verb land at or reach a port.
- verb turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship.
- verb carry, bear, convey, or bring.
- verb carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons.
- verb drink port.
- verb modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform.
- noun a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country.
- noun sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal. — synonyms: port_wine
- noun an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through. — synonyms: embrasure, porthole
- noun the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose. — synonyms: larboard
- 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
- “port the helm”
- “the captain ported the ship at night”
- “The ship finally ported”