port in Latin

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

(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.