port
noun
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- A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
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portvin,
port
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port
noun
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- (also, networking) A number that delimits a connection for specific processes or parts of a network service.
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porte
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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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babord
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- 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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babord,
havn
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port
verb
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- (transitive, computing, video games) To adapt, modify, or recode to work on a different platform.
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porte
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- (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.
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babord,
havn
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port
noun
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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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porte,
babord
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- A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
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havn
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port
adjective
/po(ː)ɹt/
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/poət/
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- (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
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porte,
babord
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port
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- (computing) A program that has been adapted, modified, or recoded so that it works on a different platform; the act of this adapting.
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porting
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