port — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
port is used for these senses in English:
- carriage (now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
- harbor (countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
- haven (literal, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
- 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 (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.
carriage — full definition
- noun The act of conveying; carrying.
- noun A means of conveyance.
- noun A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
- noun Ellipsis of railway carriage (“a passenger railroad car, or any railroad car”).
harbor — full definition
- noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
- verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.