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The definition of port
2 Definitions of: port
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- noun, a town or place alongside navigable water with facilities for the loading and unloading of ships
- noun, See port of entry
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- noun, Also called (formerly): larboard a) the left side of an aircraft or vessel when facing the nose or bow b) (as modifier). Compare starboard
- verb, to turn or be turned towards the port
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- noun, a sweet fortified dessert wine
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- noun, nautical a) an opening in the side of a ship, fitted with a watertight door, for access to the holds b)See porthole
- noun, a small opening in a wall, armoured vehicle, etc, for firing through
- noun, an aperture, esp one controlled by a valve, by which fluid enters or leaves the cylinder head of an engine, compressor, etc
- noun, electronics a logic circuit for the input and ouput of data
- noun, a gate or portal in a town or fortress
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- verb, military to carry (a rifle, etc) in a position diagonally across the body with the muzzle near the left shoulder
- noun, military this position
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- verb, computing to change (programs) from one system to another
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- noun, (esp in Queensland) a suitcase or school case
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of port