Definition & Synonyms of Port


Synonyms & Definition of Port

From WordNet 2.0 :

Port : adj : located on the left side of a ship or aircraft [syn: larboard] (noun)
1: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
2: sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal [syn: port wine]
3: an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through [syn: embrasure, porthole]
4: the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose [syn: larboard] [ant: starboard] ... ( more )

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5: (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) [syn: interface]
Port : (verb)
1: transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports
2: put or turn on the left side, of a ship; "port the helm"
3: bring to port; "the captain ported the ship at night"
4: land at or reach a port; "The ship finally ported"
5: turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship; "The big ship was slowly porting"
6: carry, bear, convey, or bring; "The small canoe could be ported easily"
7: carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons; "port a rifle"
8: drink port; "We were porting all in the club after dinner"

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