Port Definition & Meaning
port
- adjective
- located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
- noun
- a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
- sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
- an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
- the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
- (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)
- verb
- put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
- bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
- land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
- turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
- carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
- carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
- drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"
- modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
"Port" in song lyrics
See how port is used in real songs:
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"I'd rather lamp up my cirb and flip to rob a port"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"Peg leg navigator starboard to port"
Aesop Rock — The Harbor Is Yours -
"Suitcases and pretty pictures out in Lambert Air Port?"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track)
Words that rhyme with port
Usage tips for "port"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "port" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for port to find words that pair well.
Use "port" in a verse
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- What does port mean?
- located on the left side of a ship or aircraft a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a
- What part of speech is port?
- Port is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does port have?
- Port has 14 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).