Search Result:port
KK Pronunciation
〔 port, pɒrt 〕
Pronunciation
〔 pɒ:t 〕
Overview of noun port
The noun port has 5 senses
- port -- (a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country)
- port, port wine -- (sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal)
- port, embrasure, porthole -- (an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through)
- larboard, port -- (the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose)
- interface, port -- ((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))
Overview of verb port
The verb port has 8 senses
- port -- (put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm")
- port -- (bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night")
- port -- (land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported")
- port -- (turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting")
- port -- (carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily")
- port -- (carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle")
- port -- (drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner")
- port -- (modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform)
Overview of adj port
The adj port has 1 sense
- port, larboard -- (located on the left side of a ship or aircraft)