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港口 — meaning in English

gǎng kǒu

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English meaning

  • port noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.

Senses

港口 is used for these senses in English:

  • port (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
  • port A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
  • port (transitive, military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lies diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
  • stewpot A pot used for making stew, usually large and heavy.

port — full definition

  1. noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
  2. noun The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
  3. noun A socket on a computer or device where a cable or peripheral connects.
  4. verb To adapt software so it runs on a different platform or system.
  5. noun A strong, sweet, fortified red wine traditionally made in Portugal.
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