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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)