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This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. [ pawrt, pohrt ] / pɔrt, poʊrt / This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. noun a city, town, or other place where ships load or unload. a place along a coast in which ships may take refuge from storms; harbor. Also called port of entry. Law.
any place where persons and merchandise are allowed to pass, by water or land, into and out of a country and where customs officers are stationed to inspect or appraise imported goods. a geographical area that forms a harbor: the largest port on the eastern seaboard.OTHER WORDS FOR port
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Which form is used to state an obligation or duty someone has?
Origin of port
1
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English, from Latin portus “harbor, haven”; akin to ford
synonym study for port
OTHER WORDS FROM port
portless, adjective
Words nearby port
porrigo, porringer, Porro prism, Porsena, Porson, port, porta, portabella, portability, portable, portacaval
Other definitions for port (2 of 6)
port2
[ pawrt, pohrt ]
/ pɔrt, poʊrt /
noun
the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, facing forward.
adjective
pertaining to or designating port.
located on the left side of a vessel or aircraft.
verb (used with or without object)
to turn or shift to the port, or left, side.
Origin of port
2
First recorded in 1570–80; special use of port4
Other definitions for port (3 of 6)
port3
[ pawrt, pohrt ]
/ pɔrt, poʊrt /
noun
any of a class of very sweet wines, mostly dark-red, originally from Portugal.
Origin of port
3
First recorded in 1695–95; earlier Oporto, from Portuguese O Porto, Oporto “the port” (that is, the main port of shipment for the wines of Portugal); see also Oporto l
Other definitions for port (4 of 6)
port4
[ pawrt, pohrt ]
/ pɔrt, poʊrt /
noun
an opening in the side or other exterior part of a ship for admitting air and light or for taking on cargo.Compare porthole (def. 1).
Machinery. an aperture in the surface of a cylinder, for the passage of steam, air, water, etc.
a small aperture in an armored vehicle, aircraft, or fortification through which a gun can be fired or a camera directed.
Computers.
- a physical connection in a computer to which a peripheral device or a transmission line from a remote terminal can be attached.
- Also called port number . a numerical code that identifies an origin or destination within an IP address:Routers can be configured to change ports within the local network.
the raised center portion on a bit for horses.
Chiefly Scot.a gate or portal, as to a town or fortress.
Origin of port
4
First recorded before 950; Middle English, Old English, from Latin porta “gate”; akin to portus “harbor”; see port1
Other definitions for port (5 of 6)
port5
[ pawrt, pohrt ]
/ pɔrt, poʊrt /
verb (used with object)
Military. to carry (a rifle or other weapon) with both hands, in a slanting direction across the front of the body, with the barrel or like part near the left shoulder.
Digital Technology. to create a new version of (an application program) to run on a different hardware platform (sometimes followed by over): The publisher is porting several classic games to next-generation consoles.
noun
Military. the position of a rifle or other weapon when ported.
Digital Technology. a version of an existing video game published for a different console or device.
Archaic. manner of bearing oneself; carriage or deportment.
Origin of port
5
First recorded in 1560–70; from French porter, from Latin portāre “to carry”; see fare
Other definitions for port (6 of 6)
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Words related to port
harbor, seaport, wharf, anchorage, boatyard, dockage, docks, dockyard, gate, harborage, haven, landing, piers, refuge, retreat, roads, roadstead, sanctuary, shelter
How to use port in a sentence
It comes with a USB charging port, but you’ll have to provide the actual battery pack.
The AI could then be ported into a robot, which would gain the smarts to navigate through the real world without crashing.
Again, the Shell should tell you in which port Kibana is running.
The line with your IP address tells you which IP you are using and the port used to run elasticsearch.
More money for pensions can mean less money for other services cities, counties, airports and ports provide.
His keepers fed the beast copious amounts of port, Champagne, and whiskey to pacify the persnickety pachyderm.
Houston has the largest medical center in the world, and the largest export port in the entire country.
The city of Stanleyville—now called Kisangani—was a majestic port city as deep as one can go into the Heart of Darkness.
Casino resorts thrive in the Bahamas and have a presence in almost every port of call for hundreds of miles.
KSM enters the complex through a “Sally Port,” a series of gates designed to allow just one vehicle in at a time.
The experience of the Jesuit fathers at Port Royal is related at length, from their own point of view.
At the port of Cavite is a parochial church, which ministers to over three thousand souls.
But the '34 port was so good that he revoked twice, to the indignation and despair of his unhappy brother and partner.
They sighted the port of Cavite in order to reconnoiter the strength of the fleet stationed there.
The ship has anchored in the province of Ylocos, eighty leguas from here, as the weather does not permit it to come to this port.
British Dictionary definitions for port (1 of 8)
noun a town or place alongside navigable water with facilities for the loading and unloading of ships
Word Origin for port
Old English, from Latin portus harbour, port
British Dictionary definitions for port (2 of 8)
noun Also called (formerly): larboard
verb
to turn or be turned towards the port
Word Origin for port
C17: origin uncertain
British Dictionary definitions for port (3 of 8)
noun a sweet fortified dessert wine
Word Origin for port
C17: after Oporto, Portugal, from where it came originally
British Dictionary definitions for port (4 of 8)
noun nautical
a small opening in a wall, armoured vehicle, etc, for firing through
an aperture, esp one controlled by a valve, by which fluid enters or leaves the cylinder head of an engine, compressor, etc
electronicsa logic circuit for the input and ouput of data
mainly Scota gate or portal in a town or fortress
Word Origin for port
Old English, from Latin porta gate
British Dictionary definitions for port (5 of 8)
verb (tr)to carry (a rifle, etc) in a position diagonally across the body with the muzzle near the left shoulder noun
Word Origin for port
C14: from Old French, from porter to carry, from Latin portāre
British Dictionary definitions for port (6 of 8)
verb (tr) computingto change (programs) from one system to another
Word Origin for port
C20: probably from port 4
British Dictionary definitions for port (7 of 8)
noun Australian(esp in Queensland) a suitcase or school case
Word Origin for port
C20: shortened from portmanteau
British Dictionary definitions for port (8 of 8)
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Scientific definitions for port
An opening, as in a cylinder or valve face, for the passage of steam or fluid.
A place where data can pass into or out of a central processing unit, computer, or peripheral. With central processing units, a port is a fixed set of connections for incoming and outgoing data or instructions. With computers and peripherals, a port is generally a socket into which a connector can be plugged.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with port
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