port — meaning in English

English meaning

• gate noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
• port noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.

Senses

port is used for these senses in English:

• port A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
• port wine A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

gate — full definition

1. noun A movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.
2. noun The numbered area at an airport where passengers board a flight.
3. noun The total number of tickets sold, or money earned, for an event.
4. verb To control or restrict access to something.

port — full definition

1. noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
2. noun The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft when facing forward.
3. noun A socket on a computer or device where a cable or peripheral connects.
4. verb To adapt software so it runs on a different platform or system.
5. noun A strong, sweet, fortified red wine traditionally made in Portugal.

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