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porthole

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Noun — A small round window set into the side of a ship.

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How to use porthole

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look out the porthole cabin porthole

Etymology

From "port" (an opening) plus "hole."

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What does “porthole” mean?

The word “porthole” means a small round window set into the side of a ship. In plain terms, the small round window in the side of a ship.

How do you pronounce “porthole”?

“Porthole” is pronounced PAWT-hohl (/ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “porthole” in a sentence?

Here is “porthole” used in a sentence: “She watched the waves through the cabin porthole.”

What part of speech is “porthole”?

“Porthole” is a noun.

How many meanings does “porthole” have?

“Porthole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small round window set into the side of a ship.

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