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port in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
    port  embrasure  porthole 
  2. (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
    interface  port 
  3. the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
    larboard  port 
  4. sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
    port  port wine 
  5. a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    port 
adjective
  1. located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
    port  larboard 
verb
  1. modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
    port 
  2. drink port
    "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
    port 
  3. carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
    "port a rifle"
    port 
  4. carry, bear, convey, or bring
    "The small canoe could be ported easily"
    port 
  5. turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
    "The big ship was slowly porting"
    port 
  6. put or turn on the left side, of a ship
    "port the helm"
    port 
  7. land at or reach a port
    "The ship finally ported"
    port 
  8. bring to port
    "the captain ported the ship at night"
    port 
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