port
pawrt
- n a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
- n sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
- n an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
- n the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
- n (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)
- v put or turn on the left side, of a ship
port the helm - v bring to port
the captain ported the ship at night - v land at or reach a port
The ship finally ported - v turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
The big ship was slowly porting - v carry, bear, convey, or bring
The small canoe could be ported easily - v carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
port a rifle - v drink port
We were porting all in the club after dinner - v modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
- s located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
- Touted as a major port for Pakistan, Gwadar is a small fishing village with grand hopes.
- Port terminal operators have no way of confirming whether what is advertised as the contents of a box is what is actually there.
- America's ports controversy could affect security at our own terminals.