port — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
port is used for these senses in English:
- gate A doorlike structure outside a house.
- gate A doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
- 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 An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
- port (nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
- port (bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
- port A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
gate — full definition
- noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
- noun The numbered area at an airport where passengers board a flight.
- noun The total number of tickets sold, or money earned, for an event.
- verb To control or restrict access to something.
port — full definition
- noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
- noun The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
- noun A socket on a computer or device where a cable or peripheral connects.
- verb To adapt software so it runs on a different platform or system.
- noun A strong, sweet, fortified red wine traditionally made in Portugal.