Definition of Port

Noun

  • (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)
  • the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
  • an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
  • sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
    - port wine
  • a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

Verb

  • modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
  • drink port
    "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
  • carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
    "port a rifle"
  • carry, bear, convey, or bring
    "The small canoe could be ported easily"
  • turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
    "The big ship was slowly porting"
  • land at or reach a port
    "The ship finally ported"
  • bring to port
    "the captain ported the ship at night"
  • put or turn on the left side, of a ship
    "port the helm"

Adjective

  • located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble port

13 unscramble word found using the letters port.

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