English dictionary

port

/p/oU/rt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

noun.location

Source: WordNet 3.0
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

noun.food

Synonyms port wine

Source: WordNet 3.0
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

noun.artifact

Synonyms embrasure porthole

Source: WordNet 3.0
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

noun.artifact

Synonyms larboard

Antonyms starboard

Source: WordNet 3.0
(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)

noun.artifact

Synonyms interface

Source: WordNet 3.0
A dark red or purple astringent wine made in Portugal. It contains a large percentage of alcohol.

noun

Source: webster1913
A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively.

noun

Source: webster1913
A passageway; an opening or entrance to an inclosed place; a gate; a door; a portal.

noun

Source: webster1913
The manner in which a person bears himself; deportment; carriage; bearing; demeanor; hence, manner or style of living; as, a proud port.

noun

Source: webster1913
The larboard or left side of a ship (looking from the stern toward the bow); as, a vessel heels to port. See Note under Larboard. Also used adjectively.

noun

Source: webster1913

put or turn on the left side, of a ship

verb.motion

Examples
Port the helm.

Source: WordNet 3.0
bring to port

verb.motion

Examples
The captain ported the ship at night.

Source: WordNet 3.0
land at or reach a port

verb.motion

Examples
The ship finally ported.

Source: WordNet 3.0
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship

verb.motion

Examples
The big ship was slowly porting.

Source: WordNet 3.0
carry, bear, convey, or bring

verb.contact

Examples
The small canoe could be ported easily.

Source: WordNet 3.0
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons

verb.contact

Examples
Port a rifle.

Source: WordNet 3.0
drink port

verb.consumption

Examples
We were porting all in the club after dinner.

Source: WordNet 3.0
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To carry; to bear; to transport.

verb

Source: webster1913
To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; -- said of the helm, and used chiefly in the imperative, as a command; as, port your helm.

verb

Source: webster1913