port in Irish
port in Irish is port, calafort, clébhord — port means a town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
port in Irish
port
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
calafort
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
clébhord
(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.
calafort
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
pórt
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
pórtfhíon
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
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.
calafort
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.
clébhord
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.
clébhord
(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.
calafort
(bowls, curling) A narrow opening between other players' bowls or stones wide enough for a delivered bowl or stone to pass through.
clébhord
An opening with a valve seat such that a valve can control the flow of fluid through the opening.
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.
calafort
(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.
clébhord
(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.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "port" in Irish?
"port" in Irish is port, calafort, clébhord. 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 Irish, "port" is port, calafort, clébhord.
Are there other ways to say "port" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "port": port, calafort, clébhord, pórt, pórtfhíon.
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