port in German
port in German is Hafen, Backbord, Port — port means a town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
port in German
Hafen
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Backbord
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Port
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Hafen
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Port
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Portwein
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
Hafen
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.
Backbord
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.
Backbord
(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
(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.
Hafen
(bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
Port
(bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
Port
An opening where a connection (such as with a pipe) is made.
Backbord
An opening with a valve seat such that a valve can control the flow of fluid through the opening.
Port
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hafen
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hafen
(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.
Backbord
(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.
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.
Port
(US, government, and, law) To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.
What does "port" mean?
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noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
"Fishing boats crowded the little port, waiting for the storm to pass."
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noun The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
"From the cabin window, we could see the lighthouse on the port side."
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noun A socket on a computer or device where a cable or peripheral connects.
"My laptop has only one port, so I need an adapter."
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verb To adapt software so it runs on a different platform or system.
"It took the team weeks to port the old program to a new system."
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port in a sentence
- Fishing boats crowded the little port, waiting for the storm to pass.
- Many goods from overseas arrive at the port before travelling inland by lorry.
- From the cabin window, we could see the lighthouse on the port side.
- The pilot said we would see the mountains out of the port windows.
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What is "port" in German?
"port" in German is Hafen, Backbord, Port. port means: A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
How do you use "port" in a sentence?
Example: "Fishing boats crowded the little port, waiting for the storm to pass." In German, "port" is Hafen, Backbord, Port.
Are there other ways to say "port" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "port": Hafen, Backbord, Port, Portwein.
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