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port adjective

  /po(ː)ɹt/ , /poət/ , /pɔɹt/ , /pɔːt/
  • (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
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port noun

  /po(ː)ɹt/ , /poət/ , /pɔɹt/ , /pɔːt/
  • A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
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  • (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.
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port noun

  /po(ː)ɹt/ , /poət/ , /pɔɹt/ , /pɔːt/
  • 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.
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  • An opening with a valve seat such that a valve can control the flow of fluid through the opening.
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port verb

  /po(ː)ɹt/ , /poət/ , /pɔɹt/ , /pɔːt/
  • (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.
 port, babord

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AD adverb

  /ˌeɪˈdi/
  • (often, punctuated) Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.
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