What is the meaning of port?

noun

  • A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country.
  • Sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal.
  • An opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through.
  • The left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose.
  • 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))

verb

  • Put or turn on the left side, of a ship.
    • usage: "port the helm"
  • Bring to port.
    • usage: "the captain ported the ship at night"
  • Land at or reach a port.
    • usage: "The ship finally ported"
  • Turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship.
    • usage: "The big ship was slowly porting"
  • Carry, bear, convey, or bring.
    • usage: "The small canoe could be ported easily"
  • Carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons.
    • usage: "port a rifle"
  • Drink port.
    • usage: "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
  • Modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform.

adjective

  • Located on the left side of a ship or aircraft.
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