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port
v.
turn to the left (in a ship or airplane); hold a weapon
n.
entry point for goods or passengers; city with a port; left-hand side (in ships or airplanes); interface for connecting external devices to a computer (Computers); transfer of a program from one platform to another (Computers)
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Port
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land. Port locations are selected to optimize access to land and navigable water, for commercial demand, and for shelter from wind and waves. Ports with deeper water are rarer, but can handle larger, more economical ships. Since ports throughout history handled every kind of traffic, support and storage facilities vary widely, may extend for miles, and dominate the local economy. Some ports have an important military role.
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port
Noun
1. a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
(hypernym) geographic point, geographical point
(hyponym) entrepot, transshipment center
2. sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
(synonym) port wine
(hypernym) fortified wine
3. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
(synonym) embrasure, porthole
(hypernym) opening
(classification) ship
4. the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose
(synonym) larboard
(hypernym) side
5. (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)
(synonym) interface
(hypernym) computer circuit
(hyponym) parallel interface, parallel port
(classification) computer science, computing
Verb
1. transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
(hypernym) transfer
(derivation) interface
2. put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
(hypernym) turn
(derivation) larboard
3. bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
4. land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
(hypernym) land, set down
5. turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
(hypernym) turn
(derivation) larboard
6. carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
(hypernym) transport, carry
(derivation) porter
7. carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
(hypernym) transport, carry
8. drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
(hypernym) drink, booze, fuddle
(derivation) port wine
Adjective
1. located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
(synonym) larboard
(similar) left
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Port (der)
nm.
harbour, port, sheltered section of water where ships anchor; haven, place of shelter
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port
nm.
harbour, sheltered section of water where ships anchor, harbor, port, haven; carriage, poise; wear; bearing
