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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
adj
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Backbord
adj
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Port
adj
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
Hafen
noun
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Port
noun
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Portwein
noun
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
Hafen
noun
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
noun
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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
Port
noun
(bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
Port
noun
An opening where a connection (such as with a pipe) is made.
Backbord
noun
An opening with a valve seat such that a valve can control the flow of fluid through the opening.
Port
noun
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hafen
noun
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hafen
verb
(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
verb
(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
verb
(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
verb
(US, government, and, law) To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.

What does "port" mean?

  1. noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
    "The ship docked at the port early in the morning."
  2. noun The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
    "The captain ordered the crew to turn hard to port."
  3. noun A socket on a computer or device where a cable or peripheral connects.
    "Plug the charger into the USB port on the side."
  4. verb To adapt software so it runs on a different platform or system.
    "The developers spent months porting the game to consoles."
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port in a sentence

  • The ship docked at the port early in the morning.
  • The captain ordered the crew to turn hard to port.
  • Plug the charger into the USB port on the side.
  • The developers spent months porting the game to consoles.

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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: "The ship docked at the port early in the morning." 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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